They were the OTTO'S and the KANSA native americans
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Lewis and Clark's expedition resulted in the deaths of one member of their group, Sergeant Charles Floyd, who passed away from what is believed to be appendicitis. They did not directly kill anyone during their journey.
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.
Lewis and Clark first encountered Native Americans on October 16, 1804, near present-day Pierre, South Dakota. This encounter took place during their exploration of the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory. The Native American tribe they met was the Teton Sioux, also known as the Lakota Sioux. This interaction marked a significant moment in their expedition as they navigated through unfamiliar territories and cultures.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was joined by a group of individuals, including interpreters such as Sacagawea and Charbonneau, a group of soldiers known as the Corps of Discovery, and Native American guides. Their journey was also supported by President Thomas Jefferson.
The group lead by Lewis and Clark was called the Company of Exploration.
Corps of Discovery
The group of explorers in the Lewis and Clark expedition were known as the Corps of Discovery. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, they set out to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in the early 1800s.
It is more likely that Sacagawea saved the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She led the group through her native Shoshone country and helped keep them out of danger.
The first time Lewis and Clark encountered Native Americans was on August 2, 1804. An interpreter, Mr. Fairfong, and a group of Oto Indians entered camp. Among them were six chiefs, and being that this was the first group they encountered things were tense. As Clark describes it, "Every man on his guard and ready for anything." However the next day the group returned and Lewis and Clark gave them peace medals, a flag, and some clothes to give to their chief. In return, the "chief all delivered a speech acknowledging their approbation to the speech and promising to pursue the advice and directions given them. They were happy to find that they had fathers which might be depended on, etc."
European Explorers