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The Lewis and Clark Expidition/Preparations

Jefferson is trying to find a route that is going to lead him through the Pacific Ocean, to learn more about the people and the land of the West. Jefferson convinces Congress to fund the small western expidition. He choses army Captain Meriwether Lewis to lead the mission. Lieutenent William Clark is chosen to be co-leader of the expidition. Both lewis and Clark are now setting out on their journey.

Crossing the Plains

Lewis and Clark have a tough journey while making their way through the lands of Mandan and Sioux (suu). They were accompanied by Sacagawea, who helps them cross the Great Plains. They are constantly encountering new life there, things such as conflicts with Indians, sicknesses and even natural hazards are things that come upon during this great exploration.

To the Pacific and back

Lewis and Clark have arrived home from the Plains! They describe their expidition as astonishing. Although the route from the West to the Pacific Ocean has not been discovered, people such as the Nez perce Indians have helped them along the way, providing them with all the necesties to bring them back. Lewis and Clark are now well educated of the lands they have recently discovered. All the information they have recorded is hoped to help with scientists in their reserch.

Pikes exploration

Zebulon Pike has come back from his expedition to find the beginning of the Red River. He is being instructed to spy on the Spanish outposts and their forts. Pike leads his expedition to the Rocky Mountians in the Territory of Jefferson. But now he is due south to New Mexico. Though he passes through Spanish territory, he continues his way down the river. He is arrested by Spanish Calavary for suspicion of being a spy but is then released soon after. He thanks them anyways for their buisness with each other.