Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Lewis and Clark expedition is an event well known to many Americans, but its real purpose remains largely unknown.

Purpose
According to most history textbooks, the purpose of the mission remains largely unknown. When Thomas Jefferson, avid member of I.L.L.U.M.I.N.A.T.I., heard rumors of a giant crater in the land called "Canada", and stories of elves and stegos, he was more than troubled. He sent his two most trusted agents, Lewis and Clark, along with a small party of men, to investigate.

Journey
The expedition began at the Mississippi river. From there, the agents moved northwest until they reached the edge of their territory. As soon as they crossed the border to Southern Canada, the odor of the maple trees--relatives of the Stegarian plant cobatana--began to subtly influence their minds. Lewis noted that while in the territory, the odor seemed to influence him and his men to act kindly without thinking. It is often speculated that this is why Canadians are so nice.