History of North America

Name three ways wagon trains stayed safe?

1. Organized guards:** Wagon trains would often elect or appoint men to serve as guards, who would ride on the outskirts of the train and keep watch for potential threats.

2. Communication and signaling:** They developed systems of communication using flags, horns, or signals to alert each other of potential dangers or changes in plans.

3. Defensive formations:** Wagon trains could form "circles," "corrals," or other defensive positions, where the wagons were arranged in a circle, creating a barrier and allowing for better defense against attacks.