Test your packing smarts, be a reporter interactive. Lewis procured weapons at harpers ferry, virginia now in west virginia, supervised the construction of a 55foot 17metre keelboat, and secured smaller vessels, in addition to designing an ironframed boat that could be assembled on the journey. Lewis and clark expedition the lewis and clark expedition was amongst one of the first major american expeditions. Lewis and clark s exploration of the west remains one of the best stories in american history. Louis on may 14, 1804 and they made their way as far as mandan, north dakota when snow started to come. Learn more about his life and role during the expedition. Fallwinter expedition establishes camp wood also called camp dubois on east bank of mississippi, upstream from st.
Lewis chose william clark as his coleader for the mission. It began in pittsburgh, pennsylvania, made its way westward, and passed through the continental divide of the americas to reach the pacific coast. Heres what the corp of discovery brought with them. Lewis and clarks expedition timeline missouris natural. Lewis and clark timeline though its widely assumed that thomas. During the planned expedition to the west, lewis would use the sextant. Great journey west, as national geographic brings to life the first crossing of what would become the united states. The corps of discovery disbands, lewis is named governor of the louisiana territory, and clark is appointed indian agent for the west. Why did the lewis and clark expedition cross north america. This expedition helped the united states advance in science, land as well as gaining many valuable resources. Beginning with preparations for the journey in 1803, it highlights the expedition s exploration of the west and concludes with its return to st.
The lewis and clark expedition from may 1804 to september 1806, also known as the corps of discovery expedition, was the first american expedition to cross the western portion of the united states. Lewis and clark indian tribes, puzzle, game pitt ed go west with lewis and clark. Key dates of the lewis and clark expedition dummies. William clark was selected by meriwether lewis to help lead the journey west. On the morning of may 4, 1806, the expedition stopped for breakfast at a nez perce village of six families on the snake river near what is now the alopwai interpretive center, about eight miles west of.
Upon leaving fort mandan, lewis and clark sent this report, along with some members of the expedition and a map of the u. Meriwether lewis and william clark had the right to explore new territory and the responsibility to make the area secure for new settlers. Enslaved by william clark s father and passed down through a will to william clark, he performed hard manual labor without pay, but participated as a full member of the expedition. The corps of discovery started their journey west from st. In it, they chronicled 108 plant species and 68 mineral types. May 14, 1804 camp river dubois, illinois the expedition began. Lewis and clark timeline 1803 gateway arch national park u. The event was held at the inn operated by william christy, a noted city businessman, politician, and someone clark described as my old acquaintance. When thomas jefferson became the third president of the united states in 1801, the country basically stopped at the mississippi river.
Lewis and clarks expedition national geographic kids. The journey west lewis and clark expedition timeline. Beginning with preparations for the journey in 1803, it highlights the expeditions exploration of the west and concludes with its. And the lewis and clark expedition also strengthened a united states claim to the oregon territory, so the expedition did ultimately lead toward the settlement of the west. The lewis and clark expedition is brought to vivid life through the eyes of hugh mcneal, one of the teams youngest members. Hungry bears and angry indians, waterfalls and rapids, lack of food and deadly winters all stand in.
Lewis and clark meet three trappers in two pirogues. And it also met the other various goals, especially by increasing scientific knowledge and providing more reliable maps. Clark brings along york, a slave he has owned since childhood. The classroom activities were created by a team of awardwinning educators to parallel the fourhour television documentary, lewis and clark. From fort massac, ohio all the way to the pacific ocean, this team of bold explorers faces one danger after another. The money would enable meriwether lewis, william clark, and about 30 other explorers to map a water route from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean. July 6, 1803 harpers ferry, west virginia lewis picked up supplies and equipment manufactured or. First election in new territory west of mississippi river. This map traces the corps of discoverys historic journey west in red and trip home in blue. Native homelands along the lewis and clark trail 2006 duration. Once he establishes their peaceful intentions, he and his men are welcomed into the tribes village.
The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river that comprised the louisiana purchase. Lewis and clark timeline 1804 gateway arch national park u. With lewis is a newfoundland dog, seaman, he has purchased for 20 dollars. The lewis and clark expedition began in 1804, when president thomas jefferson tasked meriwether lewis with exploring lands west of the mississippi river. Our journey west with lewis and clark rudolph murphy, claire, bond, higgins on. Lewis and clark s expedition across america has been romanticized, demonized, and everything in between. Click on any of the eleven states to read excerpts from the lewis and clark journals, discover. The first europeanamericans to venture west of the mississippi had quite an adventure partly because lewis and clark surrounded themselves with a cast of unusual characters to take with them, and partly because of the. Lewis and clark expedition lewis and clark expedition pacific ocean and return. President thomas jefferson selected his personal secretary, meriwether lewis, and william clark to lead an expedition to the west coast. They finally arrived at the pacific ocean in midnovember, with clark recording in his journal, ocian in view. The journey west on january 18, 1803, president thomas jefferson requested money from congress. While clark is on a scouting expedition, lewis meets up with 60 warriors of the shoshone nation.
Whitaker center for science and the arts 26,856 views. The mandan and hidatsa indian tribes helped them survive the below freezing weather. They left camp wood and started the journey from the missouri river. Lewis and clark expedition pacific ocean and return.
History of the lewis and clark expedition thoughtco. Setting off into unknown land the corp of discovery leaves camp dubois to explore and record what they discover west of the mississippi river. During this time, lewis and clark wrote their first report to president jefferson. Meriwether lewis and william clark are known as trailblazing explorers of the american west, not pioneering scientists. Missouri and the mississippi rivers, and a mandan man made sketches of the land to the west. Lewis and clark expedition essay 926 words bartleby. Below is a timeline of lewis and clarks extraordinary expedition. Lewis and clark expedition and timeline of the lewis and clark expedition have philadelphia templates and connections, but nothing about philadelphia and only a little about pennsylvania in the articles. Fierce storms delayed their progress for nearly a month. Lewis and clark dispatch the big keelboat and roughly a dozen men back downriver, along with maps, reports, indian artifacts, and boxes of scientific specimens for jefferson indian corn, animal. Great journey west are a behindthescenes program on the making of the documentary, as well as an interactive map. William clark, to explore the louisiana purchase and the pacific northwest. Lewis and clark s journey started out from camp dubois shown in the image. Lewis and clark persuade dorion to return to sioux camp to act as interpreter.
The journey west lewis and clark expedition timeline created by donita holmes. Meriwether lewis born august 18, 1774 and william clark born august 1, 1770 under the supervision of president thomas jefferson, led a two and onehalf year expedition across the western united states, exploring, drawing maps, and working to develop relationships with native american tribes. The expedition was a major chapter in the history of american exploration. Homeward bound, the lewis and clark expedition leaves. The corps of discovery carried one of the largest arsenals ever taken west of the mississippi. As his cocommander he selected william clark, who had been his military superior during the governments battles with the northwest indian. The expedition had one major outcome that was made available to the public well before the expedition was over. Lewis reported that he found the plant agreeable and could eat heartily of it without feeling any inconvenience may 2, 1806. But during their 8,000mile journey from missouri to the pacific ocean and. Lewis discovers a village of shoshones and tries to negotiate for horses.
That was the estimate of the eastern indians, which lewis and clark compiled during the winter of 180405 and sent back on the keeled barge in april 1805. Lewis and clark s arsenal included 200 pounds of gunpowder and an experimental air rifle. Here are the eighteen toasts as reported in the kentucky western world. Learn why meriwether lewis spent over a month in harpers ferry, and how the town contributed to the expedition. In 1804 lewis and clark set off on their expedition west along with thirtythree other men, known as the corps of discovery. The lewis and clark expedition is also an amazing american story. With careful research and meticulous recreations, this scientific expedition lives again on your television screen.
A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. Lewis and clark timeline 1806 gateway arch national park. Young university and author of several books about western exploration. January 18, 1803 jefferson gets the authorization to send the expedition. Lewis and clark timeline lewis and clark trail heritage. Lewis didnt start off the journey with the others, he joined them in st. A timeline of the extraordinary expedition in 1804, lewis and clark set off on a journey filled with harrowing confrontations, harsh weather and fateful decisions as they scouted. Louis, its citizens celebrated the expedition s return with a grand dinner and ball. The journals of lewis and clark adult documentary duration. In 1804, lewis and clark set off on a journey filled with harrowing confrontations, harsh weather and fateful decisions as they scouted a route across the american west. Soon lewis and clark s tortuous route across the bitterroot range will be left to the indians once more.
Animals discovered by lewis and clark in the american west. Philadelphia was important in the preparations, and in the reports after the return of the party, so a lot of information is missing. Lewis and clark decide to take a vote as to where they should build their quarters for winter. Lewis and clark expedition timeline timetoast timelines. He tells lewis, and he starts learning everything there has to know, and ordering supplies. Lewis and clarks journey timeline timetoast timelines. Clark and the rest of the expedition arrives as well, and it is discovered that the shoshone chief cameahwait is sacagaweas brother. The lewis and clark expedition at the time known as the corps of discovery expedition, was the first american exploration of what is now the western portion. Lewis and clark expedition timeline timeline description.
York 1770 before 1832 was an africanamerican explorer best known for his participation with the lewis and clark expedition. Timeline of the lewis and clark expedition wikipedia. Lewis also writes a letter to william clark to ask him if he wants to go on the expedition, and clark writes back, saying yes. They travel in a large boat and 2 small boats up the missisouri river.
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