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Meriwhether Lewis did not claim land for anyone.
Lewis and Clark Expedition
(1803-06)
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of an expedition to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his Secretary of State) to do it. This territory is what is now the northwest United States.
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). They then named their team the 'Corps of Discovery'. At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis.
If you don't believe that the expedition really began in Pittsburgh instead of St. Louis, please refer to the related link which will lead you to the first entry of the Lewis and Clark Journals.
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Why did president thomas jefferson ask captain meriwether lewis and lieutenant william clark to explore the new territory?
President Thomas Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory in an effort to have a realistic assessment of the resources the land had to offer as well as knowing how the land itself was laid out and the usability of it.
How long was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Lewis (Meriwether Lewis;29) and Clark (William Clark;33) expedition took exactly 2 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Sacajawea was with them 2 years of the trip. They thought it would only take till the fall (they started in march), but they didn't realize how big the land was
What country did Lewis and Clark live in?
The United States. Our third President - Jefferson, bought the Louisiana Purchase from France and sent Lewis and Clark to explore the new land.
True or false Europeans were motivated to explore new lands because they wanted to convert local people to Christianity or claim land for their country?
True
Did Lewis and Clark gain land from their expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition did not gain any land for the United States. The expedition was sent to explore land that was recently purchased from France. The area was known as Louisiana territory.
Why did thomas jefferson send meriwether lewis to philadelphia?
to explore the new land accquired throught the lousiana purchase
What country did Marco Polo claim land for?
He did not claim land.
What was the contribution did Meriwether Lewis make in the new land?
Meriwether Lewis, along with William Clark, led the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806, with the goal of exploring the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Their expedition greatly expanded knowledge of the western lands of the United States, established peaceful relations with Native American tribes, and paved the way for future exploration and settlement. Lewis's detailed journals and maps provided valuable information about the geography, flora, fauna, and Native American cultures of the region.
Why was Meriwether Lewis's dog named Newfoundland?
When Lewis and Clark returned to Thomas Jefferson he named the dog's breed newfoundland because the dog was there when they found new found land.
Why did president thomas jefferson ask captain meriwether lewis and lieutenant william clark to explore the new territory?
President Thomas Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory in an effort to have a realistic assessment of the resources the land had to offer as well as knowing how the land itself was laid out and the usability of it.
Did de coronado claim land for his country?
What lands did Francisco Cornodo claim
What country was the first to claim the land that is Mexico?
Europe
Did desoto claim any land for his country?
Yes, Hernando de Soto claimed land in present-day southeastern United States for Spain in the 16th century. He explored areas such as Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, seeking riches and a passage to Asia.
What country did not claim land in the Americas?
There were several countries that did not claim land in the Americas they include, but are not limited to:IrelandPolandCzech RepublicSlovakiaRomaniaHungaryIraqIranSaudi ArabiaIndia
Which country did not have a claim to land in north America?
Spain
What land in North America did Marco Polo claim for his country?
Polo never came to North America and was only in China. He did not claim land.
What part of Noth America did countries not claim land in?
Portugal was the only country that did not claim land in North America.
