Annotated Bibliography

Briney, Amanda. "A History and Overview of Lewis and Clark's Legendary
Expedition." About.com Education. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.

In April 1803, President Thomas Jefferson purchased 828,000 square miles of

land from France. On May 21st1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left from St.
Louis, Missouri with their discovery team and headed west to explore and write
down what they explored. The goal of the mission was to study the Native American
tribes and see the animals, plants, geology, weather, and terrain of the region.

"Lewis and Clark." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.

This site told us about Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and how he led the
Corps of Discovery through uncharted land to the new land bought in the Louisiana
Purchase to explore the new land. The Expedition spanned 8,000 miles and lasted
for three years where they explored near the Ohio River and Missouri River, across
the Continental Divide and to the Pacific Ocean.

PBS. PBS, n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.

This site told us that on the 28th of February 1803, Thomas Jefferson got
approval from congress and was able to send the Corps of Discovery out to the new
land. The mission was to explore the uncharted west where they would find Native
American tribes, rivers, and new plants and animals.

"National Geographic: Lewis & ClarkExpeditionTime Line." National Geographic:

Lewis & ClarkExpeditionTime Line. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.

This site told us about The Corps of Discovery embarked on a journey to the
Pacific Ocean and back. They mapped the lands, and noted the tribes, animals,
plants, weather, and terrain. The site also had primary sources and journals for each
month of each year for the 3 year journey

George, Judith St., and Tim Foley. What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? N.p.:
n.p., n.d. Print.

This book told us about the Lewis and Clark expedition. He informed us about
a new world and the dangers they faced of the native tribes and the weather and
new animals they saw. They also were faced with unknown diseases and other
things that they were faced with. It also said how it started and what they found
good and bad.

"National Geographic: Lewis & ClarkExpeditionTime Line." National Geographic:

Lewis & ClarkExpeditionTime Line. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2015.

January 18, 1803, U.S. President Thomas Jefferson sends a message to

Congress asking for approval and funding of an expedition to explore the Western
part of the Louisiana Purchase. In July 4, 1803, news of the Louisiana Purchase is
announced; Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery start exploring the new
purchased land

"About Lewis & Clark Historic Trail." Lewis and Clark's Historic Trail. N.p., n.d. Web.
07 Dec. 2015.
This website was a primary source that had historical dates and a timeline
before, during, and after the expedition. It explained who Meriwether Lewis and
William Clark were and what talents they contributed towards the expedition. It also
explained how it was formed and how the Purchase was made. And finally, what
they saw and noticed about the weather, animals and plants, and Indians that lived
in the certain areas they searched.

"The Lewis and Clark Expedition." Lewis and Clark. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Dec. 2015.
This website was a secondary source that held information on the start of the
expedition and why President Thomas Jefferson chose Lewis and Clark to lead the
expedition. In 1803, Jefferson carried out a piece of foreign diplomacy through the
U.S Senate. The Louisiana territory from France was purchased. A treaty was formed
to sign off on the new land and the Corps of Discovery was sent off to the new land
to explore. Lewis was chosen to lead because he was intelligent and possessed
skills as a frontierman. Clark had abilities as a craftsman and also was a
frontiersman. They both were very strong.

Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.

This website was a primary source because it contained primary information
about real events from now and past historians. Dr. Paul A. Hutton said that Lewis
and Clark were determined individuals who wanted to grab the heart of the United
States. In the video, it said that there was a land mass of 900 thousand miles and
that the expedition was scientific and secretive. Lewis was the captain of the
expedition because he served in the Indian wars, and from that, he knew how to
command men. William Clark was named the Co-captain.

"Lewis & Clark." Lewis & Clark. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
This website was a primary source because it contains primary information. In
1803, President Jefferson commissioned an expedition under the leadership of
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were required to explore the new land
which was the American Northwest. They mapped the uncharted lands with notes
on the terrain and weather along with plant and animal life and human life.

"Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition." Journals of the Lewis and Clark
Expedition. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
This source was a primary source because it had specific dates from journals
about the Northwest Passage and how they reached it. They had various journal
entries about desperate help for supplies like horses and food/water. An early
connection with an Indians tribe turned up again which enabled them to get horses
and information about the land and the Northwest Passage. It also helped them
figure out temperature, terrain and weather patterns from the Indians information
they gave them. It also help them map out the Northwest Passage.

"Home | Discovering Lewis & Clark ." Home | Discovering Lewis & Clark . N.p.,
n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
This site was a secondary source because it contained small videos about
each specific area Lewis and Clark explored. It said how the mission had started and
before it happened. It also said how the worries they had and struggles they came
across. Lewis was nervous about the Indians being rebellious and not giving them
the supplies they needed. Clark was only scared about the unknown terrain.
Although, despite their worries, they were both looking forward to exploring and
mapping the new land.