Summer 2022  

Exploring the Missouri

The team followed in the footsteps of the Lewis and Clarks’ expedition to discover a route through America between 1804 and 1806. The expedition was prior to the Louisiana purchase therefore trespassing on land that was not owned by the USA could cost greatly.  

Team: A team of trusted soldiers

Client: President Thomas Jefferson

Commission: To explore the territory between America and the Pacific Ocean and to research the plants and animals in the area, make detailed logs of what is found and establish peaceful trade with any native tribes that are met along the way.

a) The team receive a letter.

b) Stepping into the fiction ￿ the soldiers become the crew for the expedition.

c) Saying goodbye to family.

d) The team design and build the boat.

e) The floodplain and the death of Sgt Cole

f) The crew meet a Native American tribe.

 g) Uses of the river

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