So how was the trip? What is your reflection on being a member of the Corps of Discovery? Your final task is to write one complete paragraph describing the trip, using one single word as your thesis. All of your supporting details from the trip (keep it historic) should relate to your single word. The paragraph should be included in your Unit 2 notebook AND posted on the Lewis and Clark Expedition Blog in your class period. When you post your reflection, sign your first name and last initial.
THE CATCH – You cannot have the same single word thesis as any other member of your period’s Corp of Discovery.
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17 comments:
Lucy Smith-
I believe our expedition was challenging. Our mission included many difficult tasks, like peace making with Indians. It was very hard when we had to carry our canoes and paddle upriver. Another difficulty was the cold winter, and the challenge of finding food during that cold winter. These challenges we ovecame were all for a good purpose though. We made maps, discussed trade with Indians, and found various types of plants and animals. Overall, this was an important, but challenging two years, 4 months, and 10 days.
I believe that our journey was arduous. It was 2 years long, and it required a lot of physical exertion. We had to portage around a waterfall, and canoe down the whole Missouri River. It was all worth t though, because of all the things we accomplished.
-clement
Tiwa Lawal-
I believe that our expedition was adventurous. We got to meet the Indians, survive harsh weather, climb the Rocky Mountains, and travel the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. This lasted for an amazing two years, four months, and 10 days. Even though no water route to the Pacific was found, now there are maps of the west, we made peaceful contact with the Indian tribes and trade was discussed, plus we gained a lot of knowledge. Looking through all of the adventures we went through, I'm surprised only one person died.
Clifford Pitts-
i believe that our journey was fun. We got to search for mysterious things we have never seen before. WE got to ride up and down rivers. Meet native americans and trade goods with them. Explore our newly bought land, and find new things that will help our society in the future
Our expedition was strenuous. We faced harsh, cold winters. The food was scarce. It required most of my strength to paddle up stream on the river. We faced five huge waterfalls that were miles long; it took us months to escape them. We then trudged up the Rocky Mountains. This went on for two years, four months and ten days! The hard work had paid off at the end of our journey though. We had found new species of plants and animals, made peace with the Indians and made maps of the western world.
-Emily C
I believe that our expedition was full of discovery. Although a water route to the Pacific Ocean did not exist; we still discovered many things. We discovered many new plants and animals including grizzly bears, buffalo, and even barking squirrels (prairie dogs). One amazing natural features that was found was the Great Falls. Although it was one of the most challenging parts of the trip it was a great discovery. We saw the land that had never been seen by Americans before! Now that is one heck of a discovery.
Maddy E.
I found our misson very enlightining.We were able to find so many new plants and animals that were previously unknown to us. We made many sketches and notations of these creatures and plants. From the stand point of science we have made tremendous progress.
BeaverR
I believe our expedition was helpful. As people start to move out west, they will already have a friendly relationship with the Indians, and then they can trade with each other. The flora and fauna we unearthed gives the government what sort of land and what sort of animals inhabit this land. furthermore, we now have mapped out uncharted area; people now know what's out there and where they are going.
Connor S. (see above)
I believe that this trip was exhausting and wearisome. The trip itself took much longer than expected and we never knew what was to be expected ahead. We never knew if we had enough food for the winter or if we could survive the trip through the bitter root mountains. The indians were a scare aswell. We did not know if they would be pleasant and understanding or would be furious that we were trespassing on their villages. When we had made it to the Pacific Ocean we were all elated, but we all had a flicker of fear in our stomachs about the jouney back home, Would we make it?, could we find our way?
~Meredith J
I found this expedition extremely beneficial. We have helped to open up settlement in the west and have mapped out the US as well, whcih well help us immensely in the future. We have also made peaceful contact with Native Americans and learned some of their life styles. In addition we discovered the new spieces of Flora and Fauna. In conclusion, this voyage was extremely beneficial and we learned a great deal of knowledge
Michelle T-
I believe that our expedition useful. We were able to make maps of the unexplored west and we were also able to draw sketches and take notes about the plants and animals that we saw. We also set up positive relations with Native Americans to help making settling the west untroublesome in the future. This trip is benefits many of the newer settlers and is gathered much useful information.
-Austin R.
I believe that our expedition was dogged. When the weather got cold and brutal, we still continued forward, when the landscape changed, we found a way around and once again, moved forward. If we couldn't find anything to eat or find anywhere for shelter, we continued to walk until we found a spot, and if we had trouble with Native Americans, we found away to peacefully avoid them. We were dogged for more than two years, and we came back as the insperation for the settlement and development of the western United States.
I believe our expedition was thrilling. It's the American adventure story, the Lewis and Clark expedition. I don't think we as Americans today can picture what the American Wilderness looked like. I think looking out into mordern day Washington St., looking at the vast forest and the Columbia snaking through represents the word "thrilling."
-Bradley S
I beleive that the trip was HARD. Between fighting bears, ripping rapids and freezing half to death in the mountains, the trip was almost impossible. It was so hard just to try and communicate with the natives and that was with a native as well. Also I found it hard eating the horse. It tasted almost like span but a little more sinuey. This was a hard trip.
Tieg G.
I believe our expedition was tiring. It took about two years and four months. We traveled all the way from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. When we were at the rapids we had to portage our boats up the side! I think that was the most tiring part. All the rowing we did left me with sore muscles every night, and all the walking left me with blistered feet. The way back was mostly down stream so it wasn't as exhausting but it was still very tiresome.
--Maddie L.
I believe that our trip was stressful and worrisome. There were sooo many different aspects of the trip, and then you were always worried about the basic things. For instance, when we run out of food or need to find shelter that's stressful because what if we can't...we obviously don't want to just die out there. Also, every time that we head into a different unknown place, we never know if we will end up getting lost which makes the expedition worrisome. Even though it was extremely stressful, it payed off because we were able to explore the unknown areas, and make friends with some indians.
-Michelle B.
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