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Yes, Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes during their journey, such as the Mandan, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Chinook. They also came into contact with various indigenous peoples who had not previously encountered European Americans.
Lewis and Clark met Sacagawea and her husband and other many Native Indians.
Yes, Lewis and Clark communicated with many Native American tribes during their expedition. They traded goods, shared information about the land, and sometimes relied on Native American guides to navigate unfamiliar territories. Their interactions were crucial for the success of their expedition.
Lewis and Clark generally had respectful interactions with many Native American tribes they encountered on their journey. However, their expedition also brought some negative consequences for indigenous peoples, such as introducing diseases and encroaching on their territories.
They discovered several types of Native Americans, many new animals (such as the prairie dog and armidillo), and many new plants.
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Lewis and Clark's interactions with Native Americans varied. While they relied on many indigenous peoples for help and guidance during their expedition, they also brought diseases that devastated some tribes. They often tried to enlist Native American support to achieve their goals.
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Sacajawea accompanied Lewis and Clark to try to find the Northwest passage in the West. Back then, the Americans in Lewis's and Clark's time thought that the West was a great deserted plain. Lewis and Clark were sent, along with some others, to explore. They found different plants, animals, and land marks. Some of these were different types of flowers, the Rocky Mountains, and buffalo. They also met more Native Americans. At the end Lewis and Clark did not find the Northwest passage, because it does not exist. But they discovered many other things.
Many Native Americans viewed the Lewis and Clark Expedition with suspicion and concern, as they saw it as a potential threat to their lands and way of life. Some tribes provided assistance to the expedition out of curiosity or in hopes of establishing diplomatic relations, while others saw it as an invasion of their territory.
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Lewis and Clark had brought with them, as gifts to the Native Americans: "5 lbs. White glass beads mostly small", "20 lbs. Red beads assorted", and "5 lbs. of Yellow or Orange beads assorted." These were meant to be used strictly as gifts, but it is true that Lewis and Clark might have used some to trade for supplies when it was necessary.