American History Tellers

Encore: Lewis and Clark I The Long Way Home | 3

Mar 27, 2024

After reaching the Pacific Ocean, Lewis and Clark face challenges on their return journey, including splitting up the Corps which backfires. They struggle with daily confrontations at Fort Clatsop, navigate harsh weather in the Bitter Root Mountains, face perilous encounters in the wilderness, and deal with an accidental shooting of Captain Lewis. The expedition finally returns to a warm welcome at the Mandan villages, but faces the tragic death of Lewis.

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Quick takeaways

Jefferson's plan to impress Plains Indians for peaceful land-sharing agreements.

Challenges faced at Fort Clatsop including food shortages and interactions with locals.

Lewis and Clark's legacy grows despite personal tolls and uncertainties.

Deep dives

Preparing for an American Delegation

Jefferson plans to impress Plains Indians with naval strength to facilitate peaceful land-sharing agreements for white settlers to move west without conflict.

Introduction

4min

Exploration and Challenges: Lewis and Clark's Return Journey

2min

Challenges and Tensions at Fort Clatsop

8min

Challenges in Bitter Root Mountains

7min

Tensions in the Wilderness

6min

Accidental Shooting and the Wounded Captain

3min

The Return and Aftermath

9min

Evolution of Lewis and Clark's Legacy and U.S. Entry into World War I

2min

After 18 months and over two thousand miles, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery had reached the Pacific Ocean. Now, they would have to find their way back. And in a last-ditch bid for glory, they would split up the Corps into smaller groups, hoping to map more river routes and make contact with more Native American tribes. But the plan would backfire, putting the entire expedition at risk, even as the end of their journey was finally within reach.

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