Similarities Between Lewis And Clark

Exploration, encounter, exchange. When I heard of the theme for this year’s history day competition, I knew immediately that Lewis and Clark would be the ideal project. I have always been interested in Lewis and Clark’s monumental discoveries as well as what their journey was like. Exploration encounter and exchange, being vital during their journey showed I would have a well rounded topic for researching. I started my research with background information. I had minimal knowledge of Lewis and Clark and wanted sources that would provide background information while also confirming the knowledge I had already as true. I started my research with the internet and from there I visited two libraries, the UNO library and the Council Bluffs library. These places allowed me to gather books specifically regarding …show more content…
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