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While on their expedition they took notes and brought them back to Jefferson about two years later when they were done with their journey and also sent men back during the trip to report to Jefferson (i think)
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∙ 13y agoThomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked William Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. The Louisiana Purchase would later alter the character of the planned expedition from an exploration of French territory to a first glimpse of lands that, in the view of many contemporaries, were essential to maintaining the agrarian, republican character of the nation.
The Louisiana Territory had been a land purchase transaction by the United States of America of 828,800 square miles of the French territory "Louisiane" in 1803. The U.S. paid 60 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), a total cost of $15,000,000 for the Louisiana Territory.
After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, Jefferson had requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. However that money was used to provide for medicine, gifts for the Native Americans and camp equipment. Jefferson as well as those in the American Philosophical Society would provide minor donations of books, maps, and scientific equipment. To pay for supplies obtained from trading posts along the way Lewis and Clark used a government issued IOU. They also did a lot of bartering, especially with Native Americans.
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∙ 13y agoYes they do.
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Prior to the Louisiana Purchase Thomas Jefferson?
secured approval to send Lewis and Clark on an expedition through upper Louisiana.
Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Which two men did Jefferson send to explore the new western lands he acquired with the Louisiana Purchase?
Jefferson appointed Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase.
Why did Jefferson send Lewis and clark to explore the territory?
Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis, his secretary of state, to go on the journey. After Lewis was very intelligent and trustworthy, and after being given specific instructions and properly trained, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would only offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). Jefferson had given Lewis full authority as leader of the expedition, so it was Lewis who chose Clark, not Jefferson. They then named their team the "Corps of Discovery."
What are facts about Lewis and clark?
· Lewis was born August 18, 1774· Lewis was only 29 years old when he was asked by President Thomas Jefferson to head the expedition.· Clark was born August 1, 1770· Clark was the youngest of six sons· Their main objective was to find a water route that would connect the eastern United States with the Pacific Ocean.· The whole journey took 2 years 4 months and 10 days· In total, they found 178 new plants and 122 new species of animals.· Lewis was made governor of the new Louisiana Territory, but he died soon after.· The greatest distance traveled in one day was 50 miles when they were on a river going downstream.· Frostbite was a common medical problem.· The grizzly bear and the bighorn sheep were discovered on the mission.· Jefferson tried to send explorations 4 times before Lewis and Clark· Clark was 6 feet tall· Lewis served as Thomas Jefferson's personal aide prior to the expedition.· They had a dog during the expedition named Seaman· Seaman accompanied the expedition to the Pacific Ocean· Seaman was large, black Newfoundland dog and constant companion of Meriwether Lewis.· Meriwether Lewis (1807-1808) and William Clark (1813-1820) were both territorial governors for the state of Missouri.· Sacagawea and York were the only non-paid members of the expedition.· Originally Jefferson asked for $2,500 to fund the expedition, but actual costs reached $38,722.
Who send Lewis and Clark to explore the west?
Thomas Jefferson
Where did Lewis and Clark send the package to Thomas Jefferson?
To the West side of America.
Why did Thomas Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on the expedition?
Lewis had been Jefferson's secretary, had achieved his confidence and trust and Clark was qualified: the combination was perfect.Read more: Why_were_Lewis_and_Clark_chosen_for_the_expedition_of_western_lands
Who did president thomas Jefferson send into the newly acuired Louisiana territory?
Lewis and CLark
What pair of explorers did Thomas Jefferson send to the American West to map the American territory?
Meriwhether Lewis and William Clark. Mostly referred to as Lewis and Clark
Who told lewis and clark to explore the mississippi river?
Lewis and Clark where send my their former president Thomas Jefferson to explore the land that at that time had not been explored by the U.S.
Who did the president send to explore the new land west of the Mississippi river?
He sent lewis and Clark
Prior to the Louisiana Purchase Thomas Jefferson?
secured approval to send Lewis and Clark on an expedition through upper Louisiana.
What was the Lewis and Clark mission that Benjmain Franklin sent them on?
Benjamin Franklin did not send Lewis on his mission to explore the Louisiana Territory. It was President Thomas Jefferson who gave Lewis the instructions.
Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Who did Jefferson send into Louisiana to explore?
lewis and clark
