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What did Clark write in his journal when they reached the Pacific Ocean?
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Clark wrote in his journal that they had reached the Pacific Ocean on November 7, 1805, and that the sight was grand and satisfying after their long and arduous journey across the continent. He also noted the presence of whales spouting in the distance.
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Did Lewis and Clark reach the Atlantic Ocean?
It was not the Atlantic that was their destination, they were to cross and explore the Louisiana Territory and reach the Pacific Ocean, which they already knew existed. And yes, they did successfully reach the Pacific and make a successful return home.
What ocean were Lewis and Clark trying to reach?
Lewis and Clark were trying to reach the Pacific Ocean during their expedition in search of an overland route to the Pacific Northwest.
What geographical barrier did Lewis and Clark have to cross in order to reach the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark had to cross the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis and Clark saw the Pacific Ocean from this state?
Lewis and Clark, sadly, never actually saw the Pacific Ocean. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 7 1805. The day was rainy and foggy, and the Columbia River estuary was four or five miles wide and they could not see the Oregon side of the river or Point Adams at the mouth of the river in the distance. But they were close enough to have reached their goal.
Did the Corps of Discovery find a route to the Pacific Ocean?
Yes, the Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, found a route to the Pacific Ocean. They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 1805 after a long and arduous journey across the western United States.
When did Lewis and Clark sail the pacific ocean?
Lewis and Clark reached the pacific ocean in November 15 1805
Who explored the American West to the Pacific Ocean in 1804?
Louis and Clark reached the Pacific ocean in 1805.
Did Lewis and clark travel west across the US until they reached the Atlantic ocean?
NO! Pacific Ocean
Did Lewis and Clark reach the Pacific Ocean before or after the Erie Canal was opened?
Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific in 1805. The Erie Canal opened in 1825.
What was Lewis and Clark's travel route?
Lewis and Clark traveled West through the Louisiana Purchase, St. Charles, Fort Mandan, and reached the Pacific Ocean.
Did Lewis and Clark explore the west?
Yes they did, they explored the lower west from the east coast until they reached the Pacific Ocean.
Did Lewis and Clark reach the Atlantic Ocean?
It was not the Atlantic that was their destination, they were to cross and explore the Louisiana Territory and reach the Pacific Ocean, which they already knew existed. And yes, they did successfully reach the Pacific and make a successful return home.
What ocean did Lewis and Clark journey to?
Lewis and Clark journeyed to the pacific ocean
Did Lewis and Clark go in search of a water route from the Midwest to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark did not discover the Pacific Ocean, they knew it existed long before their expedition. They were in fact assigned to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and find the "easiest way" to the Pacific. They certainly weren't looking for a "Northwest Passage."
Who explored the Louisiana Territory for President Thomas Jefferson and reached the Pacific Ocean in 1805?
An expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
When did the corps of discovery arrive at the pacific ocean?
They reached the Pacific Ocean in November 15,1805
Where did Lewis and Clark achieve their goal?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition achieved the main goal of finding a route up navigable rivers to the Pacific Ocean. They reached that goal on November 15, 1805.
