Question

The following question has two parts. First, answer part A. Then, answer part B.

Part A:

Which of the following conclusions MOST ACCURATELY describes how "The Corps of Discovery Expedition" and "Lewis and Clark: Journal Entries" provide conflicting information about the relationship between Lewis and Clark's team and the Native Americans?

"The Corps of Discovery Expedition" shows a universally peaceful relationship with the Native Americans, but the journals show a tense relationship where the Native Americans dominate.


"The Corps of Discovery Expedition" explains how prepared Lewis and Clark were to fight, but the journals show no fear or expectation of fighting with Native Americans.


"The Corps of Discovery Expedition" points out ways that Lewis and Clark's team dominated the Native Americans and forced them to help out, but the journals claim that the Native Americans helped only because they wanted to.


"The Corps of Discovery Expedition" describes how the relationship between Lewis and Clark's team and the Native Americans was mutually beneficial, but the journals explain that it only benefitted the Native Americans.

Part B:

Which of the following BEST supports your answer from part A?

Lewis and Clark prepared themselves for the possibility of skirmishes with the Native American tribes... In case of resistance, Lewis and Clark had numerous weapons.
(The Corps of Discovery Expedition)


Second, it established positive relationships with over two dozen Native American nations.
(The Corps of Discovery Expedition)


...purchased some Wapto roots for which was given, brass armbans and rings of which the Squars were fond.
(Lewis and Clark: Journal Entries)


...it would be madness for us to attempt to proceede untill April, as the indians inform us that the snows lye knee deep in the plains of Columbia during the winter...
(Lewis and Clark: Journal Entries)

Answer 1

Part A:
"The Corps of Discovery Expedition" explains how prepared Lewis and Clark were to fight, but the journals show no fear or expectation of fighting with Native Americans.

Part B:
"...purchased some Wapto roots for which was given, brass armbans and rings of which the Squars were fond. (Lewis and Clark: Journal Entries)"

Explanation: The Corps passage stresses preparation for possible skirmishes and weapons, while the journal entry shows peaceful trade and gift-giving, supporting the idea that the journals portray cooperative, non‑hostile interactions rather than an expectation of fighting.