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Lewis & Clark Expedition

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LewisClarkTrail
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Q3: The Corps of Discovery was remarkably resilient and adaptable due to its diversity. In what ways do you think the diversity of the Corps reflects the diversity of America? #parkchat

wander_filled
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A3 That it takes those from all walks of life to enable our country for success. #parkchat

WildWithinHer
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A3. It does and it doesn't. Much has been made of the so-called "vote" about where to winter. The expedition included a slave, an Indian woman, French trappers and traders, and so forth. It was of its time, I think. #ParkChat

Wild_Tribute
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A3. A melting pot is only the right recipe for Democracy and Freedom #ParkChat

t_jh2009
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replying to @LewisClarkTrail @LewisClarkTrail A3) I'm not quite sure how diverse was though it may have reflected America at that time. Whereas I that the de Anza Exposition included people from European, African & Native American ancestry. #ParkChat

e_terren
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replying to @LewisClarkTrail @LewisClarkTrail A3. Well, the obvious answer is that it included a woman, a Native American, a black man. But, it was also made up of men who were educated, and those who were not; with military experience, and with none. #parkchat

unconpeace
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A3 There was no artist on the expedition! That was quite an oversight! Not enough right-brained people! #ParkChat

misskimmy13
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A3. I think diversity changes over time and we see more folks from different areas of the world these days. I think it reflected the people who were in America at the tie fairly well. #parkchat