The two water sheds of the U.S. the Eastern half was comprised mostly of exploring the Mississippi River drainage basin all the way to the headwaters of the Missouri River. Then they next ,after crossing the Continental Divide ( the main watershed division of the U.S. separating the groundwater flow's to the east and west coasts of the U.S.), shifted their focus of endeavors to exploring to the Columbia River basin drainage out to the Pacific Ocean.
They explored the Louisiana Territory
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase. They and The Corps of Discovery (a group of about forty men) traveled to the village St. Charles. They also explored the Rocky Mountains. Pike explored in the Southwest into Spain's territory and got arrested.
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase. They and The Corps of Discovery (a group of about forty men) traveled to the village St. Charles. They also explored the Rocky Mountains. Pike explored in the Southwest into Spain's territory and got arrested.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the western portion of the United States, including the Missouri River, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific Northwest. The Pike Expedition explored the southwestern portion of the United States, including present-day Colorado and New Mexico, as well as parts of present-day Kansas and Nebraska.
The Northwest
The Lewis and Clark Expedition explored the western portion of the United States, focusing on the Louisiana Purchase territory and the Pacific Northwest. The Pike Expedition, led by Zebulon Pike, explored the southwestern portion of the United States, specifically the Rocky Mountains and present-day Colorado.
The Lewis and Clark expedition explored the western portion of the United States, journeying from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. They focused on the area of the Louisiana Purchase, including present-day states such as Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The Pike expedition, led by Zebulon Pike, explored parts of the western and southwestern United States. They ventured into the Rocky Mountains, the southern Great Plains, and the present-day states of Colorado and New Mexico. Pike's expedition aimed to explore and establish American presence in the newly acquired lands of the Louisiana Purchase.
The Louisiana purchase and the east coast.(Excluding Florida)
Americans reacted with a mix of excitement and curiosity to the new territories explored by Lewis and Clark. The expedition, which mapped vast areas of the West and provided valuable information about its resources and Native American tribes, fueled interest in westward expansion. Many viewed the findings as an opportunity for settlement and economic growth, while others expressed concerns about the implications for indigenous peoples and the environment. Overall, the expedition played a significant role in shaping the American vision of Manifest Destiny.
Yes, during their exploration, Lewis and Clark did find arrowheads left behind by Native American tribes. These arrowheads were essential tools for hunting and warfare for the indigenous peoples living in the areas they explored.
Lewis and Clark encountered coyotes during their expedition to the Pacific Northwest, particularly in the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains regions. They observed and documented the behaviors of coyotes in these areas as they traveled westward.
Lewis and Clark encountered porcupines during their expedition in various locations across the western United States. Notably, they recorded sightings of porcupines in the areas of present-day Montana and Idaho. The expedition documented these animals in their journals, contributing to the scientific knowledge of North American wildlife at the time.