I have to do this project and figure out the answer. This question is based on travels on the oregon trail in the mid 1800′s. ” you are a pioneer. your oxen have struggled for hours to pull your wagonup a steep slope. Now you have to go down the other side without crashing( wagon wheels have no breaks) how will you slow your decent?
Extra Info: The wagon is 4 by 10 feet , load:1,600-2,500 pounds
4-8 oxen needed be wagon

Animals taken: oxen, horses, dairy cows, cattle, chickens, mules ,pigs dogs&cats

Food Supplies: flour, corn meal, salt, baking soda, sugar, crackers, dried beans, rice, dried fruit, bacon, coffe vinegar
Other Stuff: bedding, spare wagon parts, tar ,rope ,chains, pulleys, tools, fishing poles, guns, ammunition, matches, soap, medicines,

Cooking Equipment: Dutch oven, large kettle, frying pan, bread pan, coffee grinder, polling pin, tin cups and plates, water kegs, knives spoons.

Please put steps for your solution and please explain why it works.
Thanks!