They explored the unexplored, finding a route to the Pacific. Had they not found a route to the Pacific trade routes would not have been opened up. The second way that my project relates to this year’s theme is that Indian tribes encountered, both friendly and unfriendly, were crucial to their expedition. For example, at one point in their expedition they encountered the Mandans. They wintered at a fort called Fort Mandan. Finally, the third way that my project relates to this year's theme is the exchanges they had with the Indians. Peace medals and gifts were exchanged with the Indians. This had a substantial impact on Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Without these peace offering friendly relationships with the various Indian tribes would not be established. These relationships brought forth the success of the mission and allowed the U.S. to trade with the Indians peacefully. Without peaceful relationships we would not have the west opened up. Trade would be limited. and played a large role in shaping the American
They explored the unexplored, finding a route to the Pacific. Had they not found a route to the Pacific trade routes would not have been opened up. The second way that my project relates to this year’s theme is that Indian tribes encountered, both friendly and unfriendly, were crucial to their expedition. For example, at one point in their expedition they encountered the Mandans. They wintered at a fort called Fort Mandan. Finally, the third way that my project relates to this year's theme is the exchanges they had with the Indians. Peace medals and gifts were exchanged with the Indians. This had a substantial impact on Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Without these peace offering friendly relationships with the various Indian tribes would not be established. These relationships brought forth the success of the mission and allowed the U.S. to trade with the Indians peacefully. Without peaceful relationships we would not have the west opened up. Trade would be limited. and played a large role in shaping the American