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Overcoming Obstacles Of The Lewis And Clark Expedition

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The Lewis and Clark expedition changed the way that people travel and live their daily lives. With many obstacles and struggles that they had to overcome the trip became named The Lewis and Clark Expedition after the strong, independent, and humble leaders. With the whole expedition being a pride and joy to their colonization they overcame many obstacles, found resources, made allies and enemies as well as made new discoveries and findings. From the outstanding ways that they survived to the people that worked with and helped them proceed on their journey, the Lewis and Clark expedition is sure a event in history that many are sure to remember and take pride in.
On May 14 of 1804, Thomas Jefferson had the bright idea of sending Meriwether …show more content…

One of the many struggles that they faced was the challenge of traveling through the mountain region. The mountain region was tough for them due to the slight lack of food and energy between Lewis, Clark and the few others that were sent on the journey along with them. Although the mountain region was difficult because of the lack of resources and the amount of exhaustion that overcame them, they also struggled with traveling through the rocky terrain. This was difficult due to a number of supplies, people, and animals that they had to carry over the terrain that was difficult for one person let alone a group of people and supplies. As another day went by so did another problem, as the people, as well as the animals, were on the edge of starvation the people started eating their only food source, the horses. This caused more work for carrying supplies since the horses could no longer do so. Lastly, winter was a huge struggle due to the intense weather and the valuable resources had subsided because of the cold, harsh …show more content…

Along with their path, there were many Native Americans and Indian groups that they came upon. Lewis and Clark came about the decision to reason and work with them instead of fighting. The Indians benefited them because they helped provide them with more horses and a small amount of food that Lewis and Clark had bought from them. As winter became a big roadblock in their journey, they learned to cope and resolve problems that revolved around the cold weather and slow of valuable resources. A place that the stayed for one winter was across from the Mandan villages. Lewis, Clark and the others built forts across the Mandan river which was a good water source and a possible place to get fish for something to eat. Also, the people that lived in the villages gave little amounts of supplies and resources that slightly helped them get through the winter then they would have originally

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