First, we decided what wagon we would use to carry all of our things. We chose a prairie schooner. (credit:​ https://brevity.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/ps.gif)

Next, we thought of what would pull the wagons. We needed something strong and something that was easy to take care of. We decided oxen because they could live on very little food and they are very strong animals. (Credit: ​http://hour25.heroesx.chs.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Oxen-8.jpg

We had to think of what time of year we would leave, because we needed to make sure we would arrive in mountains before winter time so we have a higher chance of survival. We chose April because it will be rainy but we since the journey will take six months max, we are hoping to make it. (Credit: ​http://www.canadianspacompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/seasons-300x163.jpeg

We also started to think about what supplies and food we would need for this six month journey. We made a list and tried to eliminate the less useful ones.
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