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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
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The Beginning of the Expedition
The day the expedition began, there was a gentle breeze up the Missouri. Picture:
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Prairie Dog for Jefferson
The men attempt to flush a never-before-seen prairie dog out of its hole to send back to President Jefferson. Picture:
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Toussaint Charboneau joined the expedition
He brought his wife, Sacagawea. Sacagawea was an asset in obtaining horses and as a translator. Picture:http://www.glogster.com/amanda1496/sacagawea/g-6mgatosie4leqsf8uil0ndh?old_view=True -
Lewis reaches the Great Falls
Lewis scouted ahead of the rest of the expedition. He later found 4 more waterfalls farther up stream. Picture:http://www.gonorthwest.com/montana/northcentral/Great_Falls/Great_Falls.htm -
The expedition reach Beaverhead Rock
Sacagawea recognizes the landform and says that they are nearing her homeland. Picture:
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Sacagawea makes a bargain for horses
She bargains with the chief of the Shoshone Indians, Cameahwait. Picture:
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Clark sees Beacon Rock
He sees Beacon Rock along with the first sign of tidal water indicating that they are nearing the ocean. Picture:
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The Expedition Finally Reaches the Coast
The reach the coast after a storm. -
The Expedition Successfully Crosses the Bitterrrot Mountains
with the help of horses and guides from the Nez Perce Picture:http://www.lemhi-shoshone.com/sacajawea_land_restoration.html -
Clark's Hunting Accident
Clark was hit in the buttocks while hunting in present day Williston, ND. picture:
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The Expedition Ends
They return to St. Louis and are treated like heroes after the 2 year and 4 month expedition. picture:
http://www.inkwelltheater.org/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?blog_id=1&tag=American Voices New Play Institute&limit=20
