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Q: Which Native American groups did the expedition encounter in Montana?

A: They had direct contact with the Shoshone, Salish, and the Blackfeet. Indirect contact came with the liberation of the horses under Sergeant Pryor's command and has always been attributed to the Crow.

Q: How many miles did the expedition travel in Montana?

A: Over 1,900 miles i

Q: What was the most eaten plant in Montana?

A: Currant berries

Q: How many days and nights did they spend in Montana?

A: They spent 173 days under the Big Sky. ii

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