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Preparing for the Trip
Meriwether Lewis went to Philadelphia to buy equipment and study for the expedition.
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To succeed, he needed to fit what he would observe into the framework of European learning.
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Politics & Diplomacy
Lewis and Clark, as diplomats, were armed with gifts, trade items, and diplomatic protocols developed between Indians and Europeans.
They stepped into a world of complex tribal relationships.
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Mapping
To Lewis and Clark, mapping was a matter of measurement. They followed the European system for locating every point on earth. Indians drew maps differently, showing interaction with the landscape.
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Women
The expedition had limited understanding of Indian women.
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