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lewis was picked as commander of the expedition
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Expedition begins
lewisandclark setout to investigate thenewly aquired Louisiana Territory, locate a water route to the Pacific Ocean, and strengthen American claims to the northwest. This is very important because a major role in the start of the expedition. -
Peace
Corps of discovery meet with representatives of the Oto and Missouri Indians and give them peace medals, 15 star flags and other gifts. This is important because these Indians were the explores first friends and people they made peace with. -
death of charles floyd
near present day Sioux City, Iowa,Sgt. charles floyd dies of a probable burst appendix. captains name hilltops where he is buried Floyds Bluff and a nearby stream, Floyds River. This is important because only one person died though the hole expedition -
confrontation with Teton sioux
the teton sioux demanded a expedition boat as a toll, but the black Buffalo Chief resolved it before there was any fighting. This is important because it was the first real trouble the explorers ran into. -
Fort Mandan
Fort Mandan is completed and the expedition moves in for the winter. This is important because the Mandan aided the expedition and it makes the expedition more dangerous because of the cold factor. -
Birth of Jean Baptiste
Sacagawea gives birth to a baby boy named Jean Baptiste. This is important because it was the only baby born, and the yougest explorer. -
Colubia River
The expedition reaches the Columbia River. This is important because they are making good progress. -
Fort clatsop
Fort Clatsop is presented to the Clatsop Indian, for which is named,and the expedition begins the journey home. This is important because the expedition is almost done, they did what they came to do. Now the just need to get home. -
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Bitterroot mountains
the explores must wait for the snow to melt before crossing them. during this time the expedition again stays with the Nez Perce. this is important because it delayed there time of coming home -
St. Louis
Lewis and Clark reach St. Louis. This is important becasue this is where the journey started from and they are finally home again. -
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Heroes
Lewis and Clark are treated as national heroes. They return to washington,D.C. the men receive double pay and 320 acres of land as a reward, the captains get 1,600 acres. Lewis is named governor of Louisiana Territory, Clark is made Idian agent for the west and brigadier general of the territorys militia
