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Buffalo:
On Lewis and Clark’s expedition, they discovered the Buffalo. I believe that Lewis and Clark saw the Buffalo as gentle giants. I think that the corp saw the Buffalo as frightening at first because of their size. Once the corp realized that the Buffalo didn’t want anything to do with them, the corp saw them as gentle giants. An adult buffalo weighs on average 1,500 lbs. Their fur is thick and they are herbivores. Buffalo spend most of their days grazing in their grassland home. These buffalo could have been useful by showing the Americans where water sources were located on the Great Plains.

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10 1/2 pounds of fishing hooks and fishing lines:
I believe that the most important tool for survival would be the fishing hooks and fishing lines to be sued for an easily obtainable source of food. Since they traveled along the Missouri river, they would have been next to a food source containing many fish that could have been easily eaten once caught with the fishhooks and fishing lines that were brought.

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Hand Compass:
The second most important item for survival was the hand compass, because without it they would have not known where they were going, or where they had been.

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30 steels for striking to make fire: The steels for making fires is the third most important tool they brought with them because they needed a way to stay warm. The steels also gave them a way to cook their food, so they didn’t have to get sick from eating raw food.

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150 yards of cloth to be oiled and sewn into tents and sheets:
The cloth to be made into tents and sheets is the fourth most important item that Lewis and Clark took with them because it gave them a place to sleep. Instead of sleeping on the ground, they are in tents with sheets to stay warm.

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15 prototype Model 1803 muzzle-loading .54 caliber rifles:
The guns were an important tool because they provided safety for everyone on the journey from wild animals. The guns also provided another way to get food.

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288 knives:
The knives that they brought were important because they served as gifts to give to the Indians to maintain peace. This made sure that Lewis and Clark stayed safe from hostile Indians.

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50 dozen Dr. Rush’s patented "Rush’s pills":
The pills were important because they provided a way for everyone on the journey to get medical help if they become ill or don’t feel good.

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Map of the Great Bend of the Missouri River:
The map was important because it showed Lewis and Clark what was known about the rivers and the map could have guided them where to go.

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Set of Plotting Instruments:
The plotting instruments were important because they provided Clark a way to create maps to show where they’ve been. It would have also helped the corp to navigate back to Missouri.

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Blankets:
Blankets were important because it kept the team warm during cold nights. The blankets also could have kept them warm during their trek through the Rocky Mountains.

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Bighorn Sheep:

On their journey, Lewis and Clark discovered the bighorn sheep. I think that the members of the corp thought that the bighorn sheep were very strange due to the pair of horns on their head. The explorers might have found the horns weird, but for a good purpose. Lewis and Clark found the bighorn sheep in the Rock Mountains.  I believe that Lewis and Clark regarded these animals with respect due to their survival in the Rocky Mountains.

Their coat is thick enough to withstand the cold temperature of the Rockies. Their horns are used to establish dominance between males in the herd. Bighorn sheep have thick skulls to withstand ramming heads against each other. Weighing about 150 lbs, the bighorn sheep are able to jump 20 feet in the air. The bighorn sheep would have been useful to the Americans because they would have traveled the safest parts of the mountains, acting as a guide.

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Oregon Grape:
Lewis and Clark discovered the Oregon Grape plant on their journey while they were in present day Oregon. I believe that the corp thought that the Oregon Grape was a very beautiful and useful flower. The corp might have seen the flower as strange due to the prickly leaves on the bush. The flower grows on an evergreen shrub with prickly leaves and bright yellow flowers. Once fall reaches, the flower ripens into a berry. The berry in a light blue and very tart. These flowers might have been useful to the Americans as food when times got tough. Although tart, the Oregon Grape berries are non-poisonous and make a great jelly!

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Bitterroot:

The corp discovered the Bitterroot while in present day Montana. I believe that Lewis and Clark thought of the flower as beautiful and useful. I think that the corp may have seen this flower a strange because of the bright violet color of the petals. The roots are edible and were used for trade among Indian tribes. The flower is a violet color with darker tips and a lighter inside. The stamen of the Bitterroot flower is white and wispy. The roots of the flower are approximately 4 inches in length and 3 inches in width. The Bitterroot flower could have been useful to the corp as a way to trade with Indians and as food.

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Meriwether Lewis:
In 1802, Thomas Jefferson needed a team to explore the newly bought Western . Jefferson needed someone to lead that team that the could trust. Meriwether Lewis was Jefferson’s go to choice. Lewis was Jefferson’s secretary and military officer. Jefferson chose Lewis to document every new plant and animals species. The corp was able to send back multiple new species of plants and animals to the White House.

I would have taken Lewis on an expedition with me because the would have been useful to document what we learned. I would have wanted to know about everything that was found on the journey, so the expedition wasn't wasted. Lewis could have helped the corp by discovering what plants were good or bad for the benefit of the rest of the expedition. Lewis also could have helped to know what new animals were the easiest to hunt to obtain food from. I would have taken Meriwether Lewis because of his documenting skills and knowledge on plants and animals.

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William Bratton:
Private William Bratton was a valuable addition to Lewis and Clark’s expedition. Bratton was enlisted by Clark due to his excellent gun skills and blacksmith ability. Clark considered Bratton to be,”the best young woodsmen & Hunters in this part of the Country.” Bratton helped to make peace with the Oto Indians. He also helped lead a search party for two of the men who had ran away from the corp and brought them both back successfully. He was also able to trade his blacksmith services to the Mandans in return for food for the corp. By the end of the journey, Bratton had to ride on horseback due to his lower back pain, but powered through the rest of the journey.

I would have wanted William Bratton on my expedition team because he would have been a strong role model for the rest of the team. His gun skills would have come in handy when there were food shortages or when hostile animals were around. Bratton’s blacksmith skills would have been useful to trade with native tribes and to sharpen the corp’s weapons. I could have relied on Bratton to keep the team moving, even when things took a bad turn. With his determination to finish the expedition and to keep everyone on the team, I wouldn’t have thought about going on the expedition without him.

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Toussaint Charbonneau:
Toussaint Charbonneau was enlisted as the corps one of two interpreters on March 11, 1805. The corp arrived in the upper Missouri villages when they met the 45 year old, French Canadian fur trader, Charbonneau. The corp needed an Indian translator that was familiar with the land. Clark wanted Charbonneau to become their Hidatsa translator. To do this, the corp needed one of their members to speak French to Charbonneau, who then spoke Hidatsa to Sacagawea, who spoke Shoshone to her tribal people.

I would have wanted Charbonneau on my expedition because he would have been a useful translator. Charbonneau could have arranged for Indian groups to give us horses for the long journey. He also could have given us protection from hostile Native groups. Charboneau could have also given directions since the was familiar with the land. The could have acted as a guide with animals and plants as well. Charbonneau would have made a great addition to my team due to his translating abilities and knowledge of the land.

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The Teton Sioux Indians lived in two villages in present day central South Dakota.  One village was located on the Missouri River, while the other was located on the Bad River. The Teton Sioux were aggressive and known for getting what they want. They wanted to control their part of the Missouri River with an Iron grip. They would force passing merchants to pay large gifts, and sometimes they resorted to using more violent methods. The relationship of the Teton Sioux and their neighbors, the Arikaras, was good despite the violent nature of the Teton. The Arikaras supplied the Teton with corn and horses, while the Teton gave the Arikaras guns and clothes. The trading kept the two tribes at peace.

The Teton Sioux were described by Clark as,”thin, small and generally ill-looking.” The women dressed in Buffalo skins and robes. The men wore hawk feathers on their heads and robes on their bodies. The Teton celebrated with Scalp Dances when they won battles. Scalps from battle were brought into the villages on long poles. The women would dance around these poles while the men beat drums and sang.

When Lewis and Clark arrived, they gave a welcoming ceremony to the Teton and let them know their land now belonged to Thomas Jefferson. The ceremony did not impress the Teton and the tribe saw the corp as trade competition. This created tension between the corp and the Teton, but it wasn’t until Chief Black Buffalo stepped in that the tensions subsided. The cprp stayed three more day and kept their boats a mile away from the villages. Since no one in the corp spoke Sioux, misunderstandings happened and tensions started to build up again. The corp left so no fighting.

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Location:
Beaverhead Rock is located at 45°23'08.4"N 112°27'30.7"W. The rock is located in the Beaverhead State Park North of the Beaverhead River.

Place:
The Beaverhead Rock is a formation shaped like the head of a beaver and made out of limestone complied over the years. The summit is 380 feet above Beaverhead river. The Shoshone Indians lived near the Beaverhead rock. As Lewis and Clark grew nearer to the rock, Sacagawea started to recognize her surroundings from when she lived with her original tribe.

Region:
The Beaverhead rock in located in the Northwest region and in the Great Basin. When the corp reached the Beaverhead rock, the people in that region spoke Newi.

Movement:
The Shoshone people lived in Teepees and traveled with the Buffalo to use as a food source.  The buffalo would travel to a new “grazing section” many times a year. They would rotate so new grass could grow and would return to old spots sometimes years later.

Interaction:
The Shoshone Indians built Teepees to be able to quickly pack up their village and follow the Buffalo. Since the Buffalo moved randomly, the Shoshone people had to be able to move at a moments notice. The men would tell the women to pack up camp, and within an hour, their village was ready to move.

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Location:
Pompey’s Pillar is located at 45°59'42.6"N 108°00'19.4"W. The formation is located South of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park.

Place:
Pompey’s Pillar is 150 feet above the Yellowstone river and in made of sandstone that has accumulated over many years. The Crow Indians lived near Pompey’s Pillar along the Yellowstone river.

Region:
The Pillar in located in the Northwest region in the Great Plains. When the corp reached the pillar, the Crow Indians spoke Siouan.

Movement:
The Crow people lived in Tepees so they could follow and hunt the Buffalo. The Crow Indians were notorious for stealing horses. The only crops they grew was tobacco so they could trade it along with Buffalo hides. The Crow tribe was always at war with the Blackfoot tribe.

Interaction:
Warm Buffalo cloaks or robes were worn to keep protected from harsh weather. When food was scarce, wild berries and fruits were used as food. The Crow Indians also dried Buffalo meat just in case a food shortage happened.