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LEWIS and CLARK EXPEDITION: By Jacob Kulp

By 5poster

  • Louisiana Purchase

    In 1803 president Jefferson doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase.
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    Expedition

    In 1803 president Jefferson doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase.

  • The Expadition Begins

    Lewis and Clark leave for thier journey from St. Louis.

  • Sacagawea

    After the winter season a trader and his wife, a Native American named Sacagawea jion the expedition

  • Problem

    William Clark saw the outline of a mountain range. When the rest of the crew saw the Rocky Mountains they knew they knew that they would have to find a way to cross them

  • Native Americans

    Meriwether Lewis hiked ahead of the rest of the group and found a Shoshone village

  • Lost family

    While having a meeting with the Shoshone, the chief, Sacagawea recognized him as her brother, who she had not seen in six years.

  • Resuming the Expadition

    Before leaving the Shoshone territory Cameahwait gave the Corps of Discovery horses and a guide to show them the best route through the Rocky's

  • Disaster

    A huge blizzard struck even the Shoshone guide got lost and the explorers' had to use some of thier pack animals for meat

  • A Rain Storm

    While they were traveling down the Columbia River the explorers were hit by a rain storm.

  • The Journey Home

    Lewis and Clark begin their journey back to St Louis.

  • The Expedition Ends

    Lewis and Clark get back to St. Louis safely and the expedition ends.