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Answer:
Sort-of; but leaning towards no.
Explanation:
The answer is not a simple yes or no, as the level of respect shown by Lewis and Clark and their expedition team towards the Native American tribes they encountered varied during their journey. Some instances of mistreatment and insensitivity were reported and some actions like trade of firearms and alcohol were detrimental to the tribes and sometimes led to conflicts. At the same time, they also made efforts to establish peaceful relations with the tribes they encountered, and they acknowledged the Native Americans as sovereign nations.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark between 1804 and 1806, with the goal of exploring the western portion of the United States. They met many Native American tribes during their journey, but the level of respect shown by the expedition members towards these tribes varied.
Generally, Lewis and Clark and their men were respectful towards the Native Americans they encountered, and they often established friendly relationships with them. They acknowledged the Native Americans as sovereign nations and made efforts to establish peaceful relations with them. Lewis and Clark also recorded in their journals their observations of Native American cultures and customs, with a level of curiosity.
However, there were also instances of mistreatment and insensitivity by the expedition members towards the Native Americans. The expedition members had a tendency to act superior and to ignore Native American's culture, custom, and wishes. They also trade firearms and alcohol, which were detrimental to the tribes and sometimes leading to conflicts.
Overall, the Expedition had both positive and negative interactions with Native Americans they met during the journey, but their actions and attitudes had more to do with their culture and societal beliefs of the time rather than deliberate disrespect.
