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The Expedition Begins
Lewis and Clark, as well as nearly four dozen other men, begin their journey to map out passageways to the Pacific Ocean. -
The Group Met the Oto and Missouri Indians
Lewis, Clark, and the others met the Oto and Missouri Indians. There was much pressure from Jefferson to befriend the indians. Thankfully, this first encounter went well. -
Charles Floyd Dies
As a result of a faulty appendix Floyd becomes the first man to die west of the Mississippi, as well as the only man to die along the expedition. -
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Trouble with the Teton Sioux
The Teton Sioux Indianas became threatening, as a result fighting broke out. However, both sides stopped and Lewis and Clark, as well as the others continued on with their journey, gaining an enemy -
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Winter
To prepare for winter, the voyagers stayed in the Mandan tribes villages. They built a fort, to keep warn and save them from attackers. However, as winter was coming, food supply began to run low. -
Traveling West
The explorers began to travel west into Grizzly Bear territory, where no American has gone before. Here, they came in contact with a group of grizzlies, on of which ran at Lewis before someone shot it. -
The Shoshone Tribe
With Saqajawea's brother as chief of this tribe, Lewis and Clark were able to barder and trade with the Indians to get more supplies for their journey. -
Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark finally made it to the Pacific Ocean after their long journey, but they decided to continue staying out west for the winter, in order to explore a bit more. -
New Perce
The explorers stayed in New Perce territory for the winter as they waited for weather conditions to get better before continuing on their jouney home. -
Arriving Home
After two years of being on their expedition, the explorers finally arrived home. It was surpriding at first, as nearly everyone believed they had dies. However they were treated like heros for completeing their request and changing American history for the better.