Besides all the members who joined the expedition, Lewis and brought along his dog Seaman, who was a Newfoundland breed. The dog would accompany the Corps of Discovery all the way to the Pacific and back.
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I don't think Lewis and Clark did bring 100 gallons of whiskey on their expedition west. It would weigh down the keelboats.
they brought back valueable scientific and geographic information
No they did not, but they did bring: 4 Groce fishing hooks assorted 12 Bunches of small fishing line assorted
Lewis and Clark brought a group of about 30 people on their expedition, including soldiers, interpreters, scouts, and a Shoshone woman named Sacagawea and her husband Toussaint Charbonneau. Sacagawea played a crucial role in the success of the expedition by serving as an interpreter and guide.
From all the information they had collected, their region now knows what there is there when they start living there.
From all the information they had collected, their region now knows what there is there when they start living there.
They thought it would be a good idea to bring the baby along because they thought it would show that the expedition's intentions were peaceful.
Lewis and Clark brought supplies like firearms, tools, clothing, food, and medicine on their expedition. They also brought navigational instruments, maps, journals, and gifts to exchange with Native American tribes they encountered.
Ammunition 200 Lbs. Best rifle powder 400 lbs. Lead The complete list is on this site: Preparations for the Lewis and Clark Expedition « Thomas
In the spring of 1805, the expedition set out again. At this time they were joined by Sacagawea, who was a Shoshone indian. Her languages---she knew sign language and several Native American languages--- and her knowledge of geogragphy would be of great value to Lewis and Clark. :D