Among the items gathered for the expedition, as listed by Lewis, gifts for Native Americans were as follows:
Native American Presents5 lbs. White Wampum
5 lbs. White glass beads mostly small
20 lbs. Red beads assorted
5 lbs. of Yellow or Orange beads assorted
30 Calico shirts
12 Pieces of East India muslin handkerchiefs sprtiped or check'd with brilliant colors
12 Red silk handkerchiefs
144 Small sheap looking glasses
100 Burning glasses
4 Vials of Phosphorous
288 Steels for striking fire
144 Small cheap scissors
20 Pair large scissors
12 Groce needles assorted. 1 to 8 Common points.
12 Groce assorted with points for sewing leather.
288 Common brass thimbles
10 lbs. Sewing thread assorted
24 Hanks sewing silk
8 lbs. Red lead
2 lbs. Vermillion
288 Knives small such as are generally used for the Indian trade, with fox'd blades & handles inlaid with brass
36 Large knives
36 Pipe tomahawks
12 lbs. Brass wire assorted
12 lbs. Iron wire, generally large
6 Belts of narrow ribbons colours assorted
50 lbs. Spun tobacco
20 Small falling axes to be obtained in Tennessee
40 Fish giggs such as the Indians use with a single barbed point - at Harper's Ferry
3 Groce fishing hooks assorted
3 Groce Mockerson awls assorted
50 lbs. Powder secured in a keg covered with oil cloth
24 Belts of worsted feiret or gartering colours brilliant and assorted
15 Sheets of copper cut into strips of an inch in wideth & a foot long
20 Sheets of tin
12 lbs. Strips of sheet iron 1 inch wide and 1 foot long
1 Piece of red cloth second quality
1 Nest of 8 or 9 small copper kettles
100 Block-tin rings cheap kind ornamented with colored glass or mock-stone
2 Groces of brass curtain rings & sufficiently large for the finger
1 Groce cast iron combs
24 Blankets
12 Arm bands silver
12 Wrist bands
36 Ear trinkets
6 Groce drops of silver
4 dozen rings for fingers
4 Groces broaches of silver
12 Small medals
Lewis and Clark brought gifts such as peace medals, uniforms, and flags to the Native Americans they encountered during their expedition. These gifts were meant to establish goodwill and diplomacy with the native tribes they encountered along their journey.
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.
The Native Americans helped Lewis and Clark by welcoming them, giving them horses, supplies guides and advice on how to travel over the Rocky Mountains on Ancient trails. The Native Americans also gave them food and shelter.
Lewis and Clark brought gifts for Native Americans as a gesture of goodwill and to establish friendly relations with the tribes they encountered during their expedition. Giving gifts was a common practice among explorers to show respect and build trust with indigenous communities.
The feelings of Native Americans towards Lewis and Clark varied depending on the tribe. Some viewed them with suspicion and saw them as a potential threat to their land and resources, while others were more welcoming and helpful. Overall, there was a mix of reactions from different Native American groups encountered during the expedition.
Lewis and Clark gave the Native Americans gifts such as beads, trinkets, tobacco, flags, and mirrors. These were given as gestures of goodwill and to establish peaceful relations during their expedition.
the native americans wanted their guns
Lewis and Clark learned that not all native Americans are not mean.
Sacagawea
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The Native Americans helped Lewis and Clark by welcoming them, giving them horses, supplies guides and advice on how to travel over the Rocky Mountains on Ancient trails. The Native Americans also gave them food and shelter.
they did not speak there languages
Lewis and Clark were helped on their expedition by a diverse group of individuals, including Native American tribes who provided guidance, assistance, and resources, such as Sacagawea who acted as a translator and guide. Additionally, they had the support of other explorers, hunters, and traders along their journey. They also received guidance from President Thomas Jefferson, who initiated and supported the expedition.
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.
the nez perce
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.
because they traded stuff with them that they needed for there trip