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The Chariots During Warfare And Daily Use

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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 …show more content…

Then it was left in the sun to dry. The goal was to bend the wood into a V shape. After bending six pieces of wood they were glued together. Leather and rope was also used to hold the wooden V’s to each other. The spokes were composed of two halves, this would form a hexagonal star. While most wheels consisted of four pieces of wood bent into V’s the Egyptians developed the six V wheels. This was not as strong but was faster and lighter. Which proved to be more efficient in the sandy lands. While the chariots were not in used the wheels were removed because the weight of the chariot would bend them into ovals. The process of creating the chariot took much longer than the wheels. They would use light but strong wood on the platform and sometimes leather. The sides were then composed of wooden bars and wrapped in leather and stucco. This would make the outer rim strong and able to resist and arrow. Like the modern car today the chariot had an axle that connected it to the horse and the chariot. It was attached to a wooden plate in between the two horses. The axle attached the horse was similar to a trailer hit today. It was attached to a ball allowing it to swivel and move. Allowing the chariot to turn and adjust to uneven land faster. It also reduces the stress on the horses. It was not a simple as just buying a chariot and use it forever without problems. No, this is not a toyota corolla and it will not last until your grandchildren roll around. To

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