Even though there were difficulties, Lewis and Clark would never of made it through the expedition without the help of the Native Americans. For example, Sacagawea and the Indians helped them the most.

Lewis and Clark had many troubles on the expedition with the Indians and on their own. At first, the chief of the Shoshone tribe didn’t like Lewis and Clark, because they thought they were bad men. Second, the chief said he didn’t receive enough gifts, so he started insulting them. Thirdly, Lewis and Clark needed supplies and animals for their trip. Lewis and Clark made compromises with the Indians and got what they needed.

Sacagawea helped the Lewis and Clark in many ways in many ways. Such as, she joined the expedition and helped them get to the Louisiana Purchase because she knew the way. She gave them directions, supplies and instructions. When Lewis and Clark first met the Indians, since she was the chief’s sister she saved them because the chief didn’t like Lewis and Clark. All these hardships helped her grow from a shy girl, to a self assured woman. She did because, at first she was a very shy lady, then with what she did for Lewis and Clark, she wasn’t shy anymore.

The Native Americans were Lewis and Clark’s main way of getting around. For example, the Indians gave Lewis and Clark a lot of advice and information on how to get to the Louisiana Purchase and the supplies they needed. Also, they shared their cultures, food, shelter, directions and safe passage for the expedition, horses and friendship. They needed horses because, they had to cross the Rocky Mountains and it was too hard by feet.

As you can see, Lewis and Clark went through many troubles on the expedition and couldn't of made it without the Indians. The Louisiana Purchase turned into a well known piece of territory, and was not called worthless.

For more information:
http://lewisandclarktrail.com/
http://www.edgate.com/lewisandclark/
http://www.lewisclark.net/ 
http://www.time.com/time/2002/lewis_clark/

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