The Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark expedition Selections from the Journals arranged by topic. Edited with an introduction by Gunther Barth

Write a paper in which you use the journal entries to evidence how the Lewis
and Clark expedition fulfilled or attempted to fulfill at least THREE OF THESE OBJECTIVES.

Objectives:

1. Military reconnaissance-- what would be good sites for forts and outposts for national
   defense against foreign and internal forces?
2. A topographical survey (with a view to westward expansion) -- where were the
   mountains, rivers, natural resources, etc.
3. Establishing friendly and trade relations with Native American groups for, e.g., engaging
   in fur trade, but also because Jefferson desired to “civilize” and incorporate Native
   Americans into the Union.
4. An Enlightenment mission to observe, catalog, and categorize flora, fauna and animals

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