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Louisiana Purchase
In 1803 president Jefferson doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. -
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Expedition
In 1803 president Jefferson doubled the size of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase. -
The Expadition Begins
Lewis and Clark leave for thier journey from St. Louis. -
Sacagawea
After the winter season a trader and his wife, a Native American named Sacagawea jion the expedition -
Problem
William Clark saw the outline of a mountain range. When the rest of the crew saw the Rocky Mountains they knew they knew that they would have to find a way to cross them -
Native Americans
Meriwether Lewis hiked ahead of the rest of the group and found a Shoshone village -
Lost family
While having a meeting with the Shoshone, the chief, Sacagawea recognized him as her brother, who she had not seen in six years. -
Resuming the Expadition
Before leaving the Shoshone territory Cameahwait gave the Corps of Discovery horses and a guide to show them the best route through the Rocky's -
Disaster
A huge blizzard struck even the Shoshone guide got lost and the explorers' had to use some of thier pack animals for meat -
A Rain Storm
While they were traveling down the Columbia River the explorers were hit by a rain storm. -
The Journey Home
Lewis and Clark begin their journey back to St Louis. -
The Expedition Ends
Lewis and Clark get back to St. Louis safely and the expedition ends.