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Did lewis and clark intend to discover the pacific ocean?

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No, they had four goals. They wanted to, Map rivers, make friends with Native Americans, open up west to trade and look for northwest passage.

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What was not a goal of Lewis and Clark expedition?

One of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was not to discover a water route to the Pacific Ocean.


Where did Lewis and clark discover the pacific ocean?

on the west coast, in Oregon at the end of the Columbia river


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The one between the Missouri and the pacific. they found it in 1806.


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Which 2 explorers led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean?

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Did Lewis and Clark go in search of a water route from the Midwest to the Pacific Ocean?

Lewis and Clark did not discover the Pacific Ocean, they knew it existed long before their expedition. They were in fact assigned to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find the "easiest way" to the Pacific. They certainly weren't looking for a "Northwest Passage."


Why were Lewis and Clark famous or important for what they did?

Lewis and Clark are famous for what they did because they were sent out to unknown land and set to explore and discover things like water routes to the pacific ocean and write a description of the territory


When did Lewis and Clark sail the pacific ocean?

Lewis and Clark reached the pacific ocean in November 15 1805


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What is Sacajawea known for?

Assisting the Lewis and Clark expedition. She helped them on their expedition to discover new western lands and a route to the Pacific ocean.


Why are the Lewis and Clark caverns named after Lewis and Clark didn't discover them?

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When did Lewis and Clark discover antelope?

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