Short Essay Answer Key 1. How did Almanzo get the wagon for his
family to travel in? To get a wagon for the trip to Missouri,
Almanzo converted a two-seated hack into a type of covered wagon
by removing the rear seat and building a square frame over the
platform. The rig was painted shiny black and outfitted with
black oilcloth blinds. 2. What did Laura do to prepare for her
family's trip? To prepare for the long trip to Missouri, Laura
worked as a seamstress to save up some money, and she baked a
lot of hard tack biscuits for them to eat along the way. 3. What
did Almanzo buy a bunch of before the trip, and why? Almanzo
prepared to trade for food and assistance on the trip by
purchasing a box of asbestos fire mats. The mats could withstand
direct fire without damage and could be... This section contains
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