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Article 5 - __Lewis and Clark Expedition/Preparations__ - Lewis and Clark are prepared to go on their expedition to the west. They have been chosen to explore the western area by President Jefferson. Lewis and Clark have been asked to study the soil, animals, and the country's growth and vegetables. This epic journey took them to St. Louis, Missouri.

Article 6 - __Crossing Plains__ - Lewis and Clark are traveling up the Missouri River to the lands of the Mandan and the Sioux. Every time they encounter a new tribe Lewis tells them that the United States now owns their land. Sacagawea has offered Lewis and Clark help to travel the Great plains. In the journals they wrote all the dangers they encountered along their journey to the west.

Article 7 - __To Pacific and Back__ - Lewis and Clark have reached the Pacific Ocean and are ready to go back home. They have been suffering cold and hunger through out the trip. These explorers have established contact with many Indian tribes and collected valuable information. They have arrived back home safely by canoe.

Article 8 - __Pike's Expedition__ - Zebulon Pike has been sent out in a mission to explore the starting point of the Red River. Pike has headed south with a few expedition members. They struggled across the mountains in the bitter winter. Pike thought that he reached the Red River but, instead he has reached the Rio Grande.