Why Is Lewis And Clark Important

The true heroes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition are hidden and erased from our history. During the expedition, Lewis and Clark needed support from others in order to be successful. There were many supplies and things they needed during this journey. The Native Americans were the real heroes during the expedition because of the way they supported and helped Lewis and Clark.

One way the Native Americans acted as heroes was when they taught the Corps of Discovery some survival skills. According to the article “Discovering Lewis and Clark”, it states ¨They wouldn't haven't made it if we hadn't been there to show them how to hunt and what wood to chop.” This shows that the Native Americans provided important information for the American explorers, which will help them survive during the expedition. If the Native Americans weren’t there to teach them how to hunt then Lewis and Clark may have ran out of food and starve to death. Thanks to the Native Americans, Lewis and Clark were able to learn how to hunt and …show more content…
According to the article “Discovering Lewis and Clark”, it states, “Pacific salmon, which the Nez Perce fed the starving expedition in Northern Idaho.” This reveals how Lewis and Clark were in danger because of their lack of food, however the Native Americans saved them by feeding them pacific salmon. Julie Cajune from the video, “View From the Shore”, explains how the Native Americans contributed to the expedition by feeding them and giving them horses on their journey. Horses during this time was a great source of transportation and were needed to pass the Rocky Mountains. The reason why Lewis and Clark were able to pass through the Rocky Mountains was because the Native Americans gifted them with horses. Without horses, Lewis and Clark would have not made it past the Rocky Mountains and the expedition would have ended up