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You live in the early 1800s and have been contacted by the president of the United States. He wants you to organize and lead an expedition. You'll explore and map the water route from St. Louis, MO, to the mouth of the Columbia River near Astoria, OR. Your task is to develop a plan to accomplish this mission for the president. There are some important, yet simple questions one asks when given a mission: Who? What? When? Where? How? Think about ...

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Geographical Location:
Date: May 7, 1803
City: Philadelphia

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