What Is The Difference Between The Lewis And Clark Expedition

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Throughout the book The Captain’s Dog, the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition is told from the perspective of Lewis’ dog, Seaman. Lewis, Clark, and their men faced many hardships and successes that today I admire, such as discovering new animals and land and reaching the Pacific Ocean. Although, during the expedition they harmed Native Americans which is something I don’t admire. One thing I admire about Lewis and Clark was how they discovered new animals and land. During the expedition, they found many new animals such as coyotes, prairie dogs, buffalo, various species of birds, and many more. These new animals opened up more scientific opportunities when they brought the specimens back to the east coast. Furthermore, while the men were traveling to the Pacific, they uncovered lots of land new to them. They mapped this land and brought the maps back to the east. I believe it was very courageous of Lewis and Clark to take the risk of dying to expand our country. This is something I definitely admire.
In addition, another one of the ways I admire the Lewis and Clark Expedition is reaching the Pacific Ocean. This was the reason for the expedition and accomplishing that was definitely a victory for the men and even America. In The Captain’s Dog, after reaching their destination of the …show more content…

During the expedition, Lewis, Clark and their men caused harm to some Native Americans. In The Captain’s Dog, Captain Lewis was furious when he exclaimed, “The next Indian caught stealing will be instantly be put to death” (251, CD). Although I agree stealing is wrong, I don’t believe someone should be killed for it. I believe a punishment is necessary, but only one that doesn’t cause any harm. Native Americans were Lewis and Clark’s only form of trade and killing one of them would ruin their trade relations. I believe harming any human being is wrong and I don’t admire Lewis and Clark for

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