History Timeline- William Clark

  • William Clark

    William Clark
    William Clark was born in Virgina.
  • William Clark joined the Northwest indian War.

    William Clark joined the Northwest indian War.
    19-year old Clark joined Northwest indian war. During this time Clark became captain of the indiana milita. He was sent on a mission to talk to Creek and Cherokee. This is important because he was young and became captain of a milita.
  • The Battle pf Fallen Timbers

    The Battle pf Fallen Timbers
    Clark commanded rifleman, that brought the Northwest indian war to an end. This victory led to clark asking to lead a mission to Missouri to settle arguments with the Natives. This was important beacuse it made him friends with the Natives
  • Meriwether Lewis recruited William Clark

    Meriwether Lewis recruited William Clark
    When Clark wad 33 years old he was asked by Lewis to share command of the corps of discovery and to go on an expedition of the land west of the Mississppi river. The two togther led a mission to explore the Lousisana Purchase territory. This was important because they became heroes.
  • The Expedition continues

    The Expedition continues
    The expedition marks first 4th of July west of the Mississippi by firing keel boats cannons and naming independence creek. On Nov 4th, Lewis and Clark meet Sacagawea, that they hired to help them. This is important because the conlusion of this event changes there lifes and impacts many others.
  • The end of the expedition

    The end of the expedition
    Lewis and Clarks expedition reached St.Lous ending their journey. They were treated like national heroes.
  • Clark became general of the Lousiana territory militia and agent for Indian affairs

    Clark became general of the Lousiana territory militia and agent for Indian affairs
    He was chosen by Jefferson. He had to create trading posts in territory settled by the Natives. He also created headquarters in St.Lous.
  • Clark became member of the Free-masons

    Clark became member of the Free-masons
    He was a member for help and fellowship. Their trek was nearly 8,000 miles and they accomplished it in just 2 years. This is important because he with people like him and a known man.
  • Clark was appointed Missouri territorial governor and Indian affairs

    Clark was appointed Missouri territorial governor and Indian affairs
    James Madison offerred this spot to them because of there amazing work. Clark served as the longest serving ambassador to the Natives. This is important because he has done outstanding work and is regonized for it and recruited spots.
  • Clark led a war of 1812 expedition

    Clark led a war of 1812 expedition
    Fort Shelby, the first post in Wisconsin was established during the 1814 expedition. He was appointed to become Missouri territory governor. This is important because he has established many expeditions that has helped us.
  • Clark died and helped changed lifes.

    Clark died and helped changed lifes.
    Clark died and changed the title with the creation of the office of Indian Affairs in 1824 and the Bureau of indian affairs. He was rembered dearly and loved by everyone. This is important because now people can learn about him and his expedition.