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One Native american tribe that Lewis and Clark encountered was the Chinook Indians. These Indians were helpful in the sense that they gave food but it was unreasonably priced. This was a bit of a problem for them but not to much. The bigger problem was the stealing of food and supplies from the corps. This made some of the corps members very angry and wanting to fight some of the Indians. Lewis and lark told the men not to fight because they came in peace. So overall the Indians were more of a nuisance.

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Plant

Big leaf maple: The big leaf maple is a very valuable plant. This was probably surprising to the group to discover this plant mainly because it is capable of making maple syrup. They probably were not aware that it made syrup but later on other people figured this out. They also just thought it was a regular tree that they could use for firewood and what not.

This plant was valuable because of it’s syrup. This syrup was discovered sometime and then people realized that it was good. They could sell the syrup for a lot of money. It was also very high in sugar and sugar at the time had to be bought for a lot of money so it solved that problem. This plant helped many people make a living.

Animal

Brown Bear: I think that it was beneficial for the corps of discovery to find the bear. At first they thought that the majestic beast would die in one shot like any normal man. But they soon realized to their horror that it only angered the beast. They kept firing as it charged at them. They finally killed the beast. They knew that this was a very strong and fierce animal.

I think that it was beneficial that they found this because if they hadn’t they would not be as wary on the next leg of their journey, and this could’ve killed them. It also was a benefit because bears would provide a lot of food when killed. Also all the fat would help you survive in the harsh wilderness. The discovery itself helped people be more safe in the woods.

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I would bring along Sacajawea. I say this because She was a valuable member of the corps. She helped be a guide, and this was very helpful because she lead them to go down the right paths and they would’ve all died without her. She was very valuable and she even kept going after giving birth to a child.

All of that is nothing though compared to her best contribution. Her just being there was a good contribution. By this I mean that her and her child being there with the group made them look less threatening, which meant that indians were less likely to attack because they are not a threat in their eyes. She even met up with the Indian tribe she was from and this led them to getting horses. She is clearly the best choice for the journey.

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1) surveyor’s compass.

I would bring this along because it could help us make very valuable maps.

2) Hatchet

We would need this valuable hatchet because it would help us get firewood and help kill animals.

3) 10 ½ lbs of fishing hooks and lines.

I would bring this because it would help us catch fish to eat and be useful for trap making.

4) 33 lbs of tiny beads of assorted colors.

I would bring this because the indians would see this as a sign of peace as they use the beads to make beautiful jewelry.

5) 288 knives

I would bring this because it would show the indians that we trust them and that we are brothers in arms.

6) 45 flannel shirts

I’d bring this because it would help the men keep warm and flannel keeps body heat really well. It is also a very sturdy material to use.

7) woolen pants

I’d bring this because it will help keep warm in the harsh mountains of the west.

8) 15 Prototype model 1803 muzzle-loading .54 caliber rifles

I’d bring this because it is a valuable tool for defence and hunting.

9) 420lbs of sheet led for bullets

We need this for the guns.

10) 176 lbs of gunpowder in lead canisters.

I would bring this because Gunpowder has many uses the most important for firing weapons.