- The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Tribes are located in present day North and South Dakota.
- Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1804 at Fort Mandan, which was named after their neighbors - the Mandan Indians.
- The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara tribes lived in earth lodges that housed many under one roof.
- Mandan Chief Big White came to Washington D.C. and spoke with President Jefferson on December 30, 1806.
- The Missouri River was the lifeline for the Corps of Discovery as well as the Indian tribes encountered throughout their expedition.
- Sacajawea was very intelligent woman that was able to communicate with other tribes and give insight on how to approach the wilderness.
Sources for this page:
www.indwes.edu/ tuesday/guide.html
www.indwes.edu/ tuesday/guide.html
http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/LC/Explore/Fort_Mandan/gallery.htm
http://www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/houses/hidatsa.html
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