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How long did Lewis and Clark stay at Fort Mandan?
Lewis and Clark stayed at Fort Mandan for a little over 5 months. The fort was built along the Missouri River, and was constructed from cottonwood lumber.
Why did Lewis and Clark build Fort Mandan and Fort Clatsop?
Because of the bad long winter. They had to take shelter or else they would have died from the cold if they had traveled back.
What did Lewis and Clark do when the Mandan got attacked by the Sioux?
They were rebuffed by the Mandans so they didn't attack.
Why did Lewis and Clark build a fort?
Lewis and Clark built fort(s) for security and to store their supplies.
Did Lewis and Clark go in the army?
Yes. Lewis and Clark had both been in the army before the expedition. Lewis had been a captain and Clark a lieutenant. They were reinstated for the purposes of the expedition.
What fort did Lewis and Clark build in November of 1804?
Fort Mandan
What was the first place Lewis and clark went?
fort mandan
Where did lewis and clark stay for the first winter?
The Mandan Indians
What was the name of the fort Lewis and Clark built?
Fort Mandan
When did Lewis and clark go to fort mandan?
Lewis and Clark went to the Mandan-Hidatsa Indian villages on 25 October 1804, where they spent the winter. (http://www.fortmandan.com/planningyourvisit/fortmandan.asp)
What fort did Lewis and clark stay at the first winter?
Fort Mandan
What forts did Lewis and Clark stop at?
fort clasop and fort mandan
How long did Lewis and Clark stay at Fort Mandan?
Lewis and Clark stayed at Fort Mandan for a little over 5 months. The fort was built along the Missouri River, and was constructed from cottonwood lumber.
Where was the first place that Lewis and Clark went?
Fort Mandan. They named it after a friendly tribe named the Mandan, who live nearby
Where was Lewis and clark's winter camp?
In Camp Wood, Fort Catosp and Fort Mandan were some tribes Lewis and Clark stayed with for the winter?
With which tribe was Sacajawea living when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Sacajawea was living with the Shoshone tribe when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What fort did Lewis and Clark stay in during the first winter?
Fort Mandan
