What were some challenges for Lewis and Clark?

Nevertheless, Lewis and Clark’s crew were plagued with illness, disease and accidents. A list of illnesses they suffered includes sunburn, dysentery, colds and flu. Dental problems and toothaches were also a problem. More serious illnesses and disease included small pox, cholera, venereal disease and pneumonia.

What were the three goals for Lewis and Clark?

The expedition, which began in 1804 and took more than two years to complete, had three purposes: to chart a route that would be part of a passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; to trace the boundaries of the territory obtained in the Louisiana Purchase; and to lay claim to the Oregon Territory.

How long did the expedition last?

How long did the whole expedition last? From May 14, 1804 to September 23, 1806. Two years, four months, ten days – from their departure from Camp Wood to their return to St. Louis at journey’s end.

What did Lewis and Clark do for a living?

Captains Lewis and Clark were hired for their frontier skills and leadership ability. They had no access to a dictionary while recording their journals. Since none of the Indian languages they encountered had writing, they wrote Indian words phonetically.

What did Lewis and Clark do in Youngs Bay?

Lewis led a scouting party west of Tongue Point to explore Youngs Bay and continued about 2 miles up the Skipanon River before backtracking to Youngs Bay and then up the Netul River (Lewis and Clark River).

Is there a replica of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

The replica is built on, or near, the original site by area citizens and civic groups celebrating the sesquicentennial (150 th anniversary) of the expedition in 1955. The current fort exhibit is the second replica built in this location.

Where did Lewis and Clark camp on their return trip?

They had to camp somewhere west of the Rocky Mountains until the snow melted enough for their return trip, and they decided that this was the best spot.