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Why did so many early pioneers choose the conestoga wagon to take them west

Why did so many early pioneers choose the conestoga wagon to take them west
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Why did so many early pioneers choose the conestoga wagon to take them west

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It held massive amounts of weight, it could be hauled by mules/oxen, the canvas top helped with bad weather (they could be waterproofed if soaked in linseed oil). It was an extremely durable wagon.
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