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. It also gave Americans a sense of pride at a time when they badly needed symbols of national triumph. Americans at this time realized that their new nation was still very much divided and relatively weak and Lewis and Clark's adventure offered American's proof that the men of their nation could accomplish great deeds amidst enormous hardships.
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. However this also led to many Native Americans and earlier Hispanic settlers to be dispossessed, along with the great number of buffalo that Lewis and Clark themselves saw and were amazed by.
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.
Start of lewis and clarks expedition came first
Lewis and Clark adventure helped strengthen the nation area, therefore preparing the people who wanted to move to the west.
about fourty-four people including seamon, Lewis' dog.
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.
because he wanted to find the Red River after Lewis and Clarks expedition
Lewis bought $2500 worth of supplies that was about 2 tons.
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.
Start of lewis and clarks expedition came first
Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark adventure helped strengthen the nation area, therefore preparing the people who wanted to move to the west.
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about fourty-four people including seamon, Lewis' dog.
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.