lewis and clark

By Eric Zhang
  • Louisiana Purchase and the Case of American interest extended to the US West Coast

    Louisiana Purchase and the Case of American interest extended to the US West Coast

    After few weeks ,Amercan persident Thomas Jefferson wants to expansion .Congress set aside $ 2,500 to send 10 people or 12 people,exlore west ocean
  • Period: to

    lewis and clark

  • Large keelboat constructed in Pittsburgh.

    Large keelboat constructed in Pittsburgh.

    Large keelboat constructed in Pittsburgh, overseen by Lewis. After construction Lewis takes it down the Ohio River picking up Clark and recruits along the way.
  • Two commanders led the team began the expedition

    Two commanders led the team began the expedition

    In this time ,spanish ambassdor wants spanish goverment areest Lewis and clark ,but they didn't find them
  • Mubarak expedition into the Indian tribes and the Sioux territory Tasman

    Mubarak expedition into the Indian tribes and the Sioux territory Tasman

  • In today's South Dakota, expedition with another tribe met Mubarak Tasman

    In today's South Dakota, expedition with another tribe met Mubarak Tasman

  • They reached the Columbia River, and thus access to the Pacific Ocean by the sea

    They reached the Columbia River, and thus access to the Pacific Ocean by the sea

  • The expdition comes to a fork in the river

    -The expedition comes to a fork in the river. Lewis and Clark believe the south fork is the Missouri, while all of the other men believe it is the north fork. Although they are not convinced that the south fork is the Missouri the captains recount; "they were ready to follow us any where we thought proper to direct."
  • Leis discovers a village of shoshones and tried to negotiate for hourse

    Leis discovers a village of shoshones and tried to negotiate for hourse

    Lewis discovers a village of Shoshones and tries to negotiate for horses. Clark and the rest of the expedition arrives as well, and it is discovered that the Shoshone chief Cameahwait is Sacagawea's brother. Lewis and Clark name the site Camp Fortunate.
  • Clark ,who belives he can see the ocean writes his most famous

    Clark ,who belives he can see the ocean writes his most famous

    Clark, who believes he can see the ocean writes his most famous journal entry: "Ocian in view! O! the joy." The expedition is actually still 20 miles from the sea. Terrible storms halt the expedition for nearly 3 weeks.
  • Expedition start go back to Amrican

    Expedition start go back to Amrican