Meriwether Lewis was paid $40 a month, because of his higher rank and William Clark received $30 per month. There is a listing for pay for enlisted men ($5 a month), and sergeants ($8) a month. Drouillard, the hunter and interpreter, made $25 a month.
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory.
Meriwether Lewis
Lewis became Governor of the Louisiana territory and Clark became Governor of the Missouri territory
lewis and clark encoutered many obstacles \. bears, indians, and hot weather
President Thomas Jefferson
The mission of Lewis and Clark was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, map out the land, establish trade with Native American tribes, and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. They were also tasked with studying the plants, animals, and geography of the region.
Aaron Burr
Lewis and Clark were sent to the Louisiana Territory to explore new land.
They explored the Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark
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Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark faced challenges like harsh weather, unfamiliar terrain, and interactions with Native American tribes during their exploration of the new territory. They relied on the help of Native American guides and their resilience to navigate through the unknown lands. Despite the hardships, their expedition was a significant achievement in expanding knowledge of the American West.
The "Discovery Corps", which was led by Lewis and Clark.The Corp of Discovery with Lewis and Clark
Louisiana Purchase
President Jefferson gave the job of exploring the Louisiana territory to Lewis and Clark. The western boundaries of the purchase were already being contested. Jefferson wanted to quickly get three missions going, aimed at mapping the new territory.
Meriwether Lewis