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One of the most significant contributions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was a better perception of the geography of the Northwest and the production of the first accurate maps of the area. During the journey, Lewis and Clark prepared approximately 140 maps. One important result of the Lewis and Clark expedition was that it enabled the United States to lay claim to the Oregon region. This claim helped make possible the great pioneer movement that settled the West in the mid-1800's.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
Richard Winsor served with the lewis and clark expedition. However there is no real documentation of the dates he served with the expedition. He is mentioned in the journals kept by louis and clark for an accident that nearly cost him his life.
The westernmost point of the Lewis and Clark expedition ended at the Fort Clatsop area near the Pacific ocean. The pair are known for their travels across the New World.
they wanted to find more land to settle on.
This expedition was able to show them the route and the map of the territory, where and what everything is.
This expedition was able to show them the route and the map of the territory, where and what everything is.
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
because he wanted to find the Red River after Lewis and Clarks expedition
Lewis bought $2500 worth of supplies that was about 2 tons.
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Considering the Lewis and Clark expedition, the fact that they were part of a scientific expedition was extremely important, especially during the Age of Enlightenment. The new knowledge they obtained about the Northwest's geography, natural resources, and native inhabitants sparked American interest in the west, and strengthened the nation's claim to the area. The expedition also spread was the idea of 'Manifest Destiny' as Americans increasingly assumed a continental destiny. This opened many door for poor families to go out and prosper throughout the late nineteenth century.
Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark are the captains of this expedition
There was a disease in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.