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How long did the Lewis and Clark journey take going and coming back?
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Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon.
If you believe that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, then it took 2 years and 25 days.
If you believe that the expedition began when Clark joined then it took 1 year 11 months and 11 days.
If you don't believe me that the expedition began in Pittsburgh and NOT St. Louis, then follow the related link to the Louis and Clark Journals' first entry. As we all know, the common American history textbook likes to smudge the details.
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What did Lewis and Clark get paid for their journey?
Not much. Clark wrote a book on the trip and was going to Washington to request money when he died at a stagecoach inn. He was found in the forest near the inn. Some historians believe that he was murdered.
Why was the trip back home for lewis and clark easier than the trip west?
during their trip west, they were going upstream. coming back they went downstream.
Who was president when the Lewis and Clark trip was going on?
thomas Jefferson
What area were Lewis and Clark are going to explore?
The pacific ocean
How did Sacajawea make America a better place to live?
Sacagewea helped Lewis and Clark on their journey through the western United States. She knew her way around and was very helpful when native american tribes came up. Lewis and Clark wouldn't have been able to do it without her. Some of the areas in the northwestern U.S. probably wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her.
How were Lewis and Clark congratulated?
They weren’t. Both barely got paid and Clark died going to Washington to ask for funds.
How did Lewis and Clark let President Jefferson know how their journey was going?
They didn't let him know. There was no way to do that. No mail and mass communication hadn't been invented. They were gone 2 years before they got home.
What were Lewis and clarks interactions with sacagewea?
Sacagewea helped them by pointing in the right direction. Lewis and Clark did not know which way to go so they asked the Indian, Sacagewea. She must have been a genuis! that is crap, sacagewea and her french husband Toussaint Charbonneau accompanied Lewis and Clark on much of their journey. she helped in translation chains between the corps of discovery and the tribes they encountered. she was kidnapped as a child by rival Indians and was the sister of one of the great Indian chiefs.
Through what geographical regions did Lewis and Clark expedition travel?
A long journey to explore Louisiana also going through the Mississippi river. I hope this help's better than the idiot that put up the one before me.
Through what geographic regions did the Lewis and Clark expedition travel?
A long journey to explore Louisiana also going through the Mississippi river. I hope this help's better than the idiot that put up the one before me.
How were Lewis and Clark selected to lead the expedition?
Because they were the best at going on expeditions out of the people they could have chosen.
What did Lewis and Clark risk by going on the expedition?
they risked it by putting their own lives in risk that the risks they toulk
