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Lewis and Clark Expedition Thomas Jefferson's work to send explorers to the western territories has paid off. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark have been chosen to explore the land to the west of the Mississippi River, create peace with the Natives from that land, and search fo a water route that crosses the rest of the country. After they finish gathering men for this "Corps of Discovery"they are said to leave in may of 1804 to begin their journey.

Crossing the Plains

After a long journey Lewis and Clark have finally crossed the plains of Western America. They have successfully comunicated with many Native American tribes and gained a peacefull alligence with each of them. This expedition was made possible with th help of a French fur trader's wife, Sacagawea. It is said that she acted as a guide to the two western explorers.

To the Pacific and Back

Lewis and Clark are Back! After crossing the Great Plains they came across the dreadfull Rocky Mountains where they were met by Sacagawea's brother and his tribe and then countinued until they thankfully came across the Pacific Ocean. They then returned home by cannoe and were greated by a huge gathering of welcomers.

Pikes Exploration

Pike has returned! While he was sent to find the beginning of the Red River his course was apparently altered because he ended up in New Mexico. He was accused of being a spy by the spanish and imprisoned. Only now has he returned to tell his story.