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The Choice of History
Jefferson chooses Lewis to lead first expedition across American West. -
Congress Agrees
Congress grants Jefferson's request. -
Louisiana Territory
France sells Louisiana territory to Thomas Jefferson -
Jeffersons Announcement
Jefferson Announces the Louisiana Purchase -
Lewis' Request
Lewis asks William Clark to share command of expedition. -
Winter Break
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Breaks over
Corps leaves St. Charles; journey begins -
Only one man died
Sergeant Charles Floyd dies close to present-day Sioux City, Iowa. -
Sacagawea goes down Memory Lane
Sacagawea meets the Shoshone chief, her long-lost brother. -
Break time Again
Explorers vote on location of winter camp. -
Breaks over Again
Departure from Fort Clatsop. -
Captains Arrival
Return to St. Louis; journey complete
