Write a one-paragraph  journal entry from the perspective of a participant of the lewis and clark expedition, explaining your feelings and expectations as you set out on your journey.

It's May 14, 1804. I'm departing from Camp Dubois with U.S. Army volunteers, there are about 29 volunteers total, and we're all under the command of Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark. The goals of this expedition vary, though I do believe the primary objective is to create an American appearance in the west before other world powers attempt to take it. As a secondary target, we’re going to study the area's plants and geography. As of now, we're heading off to explore the Missouri River to figure out how it relates and communicates with the Pacific Ocean. I fear we may encounter Indians, however, Captain Lewis is familiar with Indian manners if we do stumble upon such a task. Due to the expertise of Captain Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark, I believe this expedition will be successful.

here are some major conflicts i found. maybe pick one and do more research on it. (cause i ain't writing 6 paragraphs)

in 1877, the nez perce war took place.

1881 - president james garfield was assassinated.

1882 - the chinese exclusion act was passed.

1883 - a decision in the civil rights cases legalized racial segregation in the united states.

1887 - the dawes act was passed.

1893 - the panic of 1893 took place. (what a creative name)

and there are probably other topics you can find if you just search up "united states timeline," or "conflicts in the 19th century for america."

then once you find a topic you like find out how it affected the people of america and what not. (sorry if this feels a bit short changed, history was and never will be one of my strong topics)