Question

What did Captain Lewis propose to the Minnetares?A) That they trade horses, B) That they encamp together near the river, C) That they fight together. Show proof to the answer and complete sentences.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) That they encamp together near the river

Explanation:

“The whole Indian party now desended the hill and rode towards us. Captain Lewis now told his men that he believed these were the Minnetarees. Who from their infamous character would in all probability attempt to rob them. As it was growing late captain Lewis proposed to the Indians that they should encamp together near the river. Finding them very fond of the pipe, captain Lewis … Smoke with them until a late hour.”

--excerpt from the journals of Lewis and Clark

Answer 2

I think the answer to this is A