Was the National Road important to the development of the United States? Guiding Questions: What kinds of vehicles were used on the National Road? What did Conestoga wagons and stagecoaches look like? What was it like to travel the National Road as you moved to a new home? Objective Student Objectives: After completing the lesson students will be able to: • List three common methods of travel • Describe how the Conestoga wagon and stagecoach operated • Color the stagecoach and Conestoga wagon to look as they did during the National Road era • List three travelers tools • Describe a typical day Duration: 60 Minutes.