The Corps of Discovery stayed at Fort Clatsop from November to March primarily to recover from bouts of scurvy and wait for supplies. The harsh winter conditions made travel difficult, and they needed to ensure the health of the crew before continuing their journey back to St. Louis.
the Corps of Discovery stayed at Fort Clatsop from November to March. Why did they stay so long before returning to St. Louis?
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to negotiate passage through the Teton Sioux lands
to negotiate passage through the Teton Sioux lands
to map their route and weather harsh winter conditions
to map their route and weather harsh winter conditions
to hire enough people to help with the return journey
to hire enough people to help with the return journey
to recover from bouts of scurvy and wait for supplies
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The Corps of Discovery stayed at Fort Clatsop from November to March to recover from bouts of scurvy and wait for supplies.
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