The chariots in warfare and daily use.
Trent Shaw
English 9
Feburary 24
Thesis: The use of chariots in warfare and daily use changed over time.
I. The invention of the chariot
A. Process of creation
1. Creating the wheels
2. How it attached to the horse
3. Chariot maintainers
B. Developed around 2000 BCE
C. Hyksos invaded Egypt around 1720 bring the chariot with them
II. How chariots were used in war
A. Deployed troops
B. Ran down enemies
C. Why it was used to shoot arrows
1. Composite bows were easier to use
2. Archer can turn anywhere he likes
3. Right handed riders could only shoot left
III. How the model of fighting with chariots changed over
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