Lewis and clark side by side

Lewis and Clark Expedition

By claireH

  • Lewis and Clark are chosen to go on an expedition.

    Thomas Jefferson chooses Meriweather Lewis to go on the expedition. Lewis chooses William Clark to come with him on the journey.
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    Lewis and Clark Expedition

    The expedition of Lewis and Clark.

  • Beginning of Expedition

    Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their expedition party, the Corps of Discovery, began their expedition near St. Louis, Missouri.

  • Lewis and Clark meet Sacagawea

    Lewis and Clark meet Sacagawea during the winter of 1804. They hire her as an interpreter because she can speak multiple languages.

  • Lewis and Clark arrive at the Rocky Mountains.

    Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery travel through the Rockies. The men almost starved to death, but after eleven days, they made it through.

  • Lewis and Clark encounter Shoshone Indians

    Lewis and Clark encounter the Shoshone Indians and tries to negotiate for horses with the chief, who was also Sacagawea's brother.

  • The Expedition party reaches Columbia River

    Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery reaches the Columbia River, which is in present day Washington.

  • Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean.

    Lewis and Clark finally arrive at the Pacific Ocean. They spent the winter in what is now Oregon.

  • The Corps of Discovery splits up

    After re-crossing the Rockies, the Corps of Discovery decides to split up in smaller groups in order to explore more of the Louisiana Purchase.

  • Reunited

    All of the small groups reunite downstream of the Yellowstone River.

  • Lewis and Clark return home.

    Lewis, Clark, and the Corps of Discovery return home after a long journey exploring the northwest.