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Jefferson hoped the expedition would be able to find elusive Northwest Passage, a water route across the country, that would be a great boon to commerce.

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Which person was chosen to lead the expedition west of the Missouri River?

Merriwether Lewis and William Clark were chosen to explore west of the Missouri River. This expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson and lasted from May of 1804 to September of 1806.


What is the name of the expedition sent out by Jefferson to explore the Missouri River and find a water route to the Pacific?

Lewis and Clark


Why did Lewis and Clark go do the expedition?

They went because Thomas Jefferson wanted them to explore the Missouri river and the pacific ocean.


What explorers went to the upper Missouri River region?

on their expedition Lewis and Clark went to the upper Missouri River region.


Lewis and Clark followed the Missouri River until it branched into what stream in the West?

Lewis and Clark followed the Missouri River until it branched into the Gallatin River in the West. This branching occurred in present-day Montana, where the river splits into three forks: the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers. The expedition ultimately took the Jefferson River as their route toward the Pacific.


Who did President Jefferson send to explore the WestWhat was their mission?

He sent the Lewis and Clark Expedition on a mapping and scientific exploration up the Missouri River to the Pacific.


What two rivers are at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The Missouri River and the Mississippi River are at the starting point of the Lewis and Clark expedition.


Is Jefferson City east or west of the Missouri River?

It is on south (west bank) side of the Missouri River.


Which river did Lewis and Clark follow along most of their expedition?

the Missouri River


What river did Lewis and clark mainly follow during their expedition?

the Missouri River


Where is the Missouri River Regional Library in Jefferson City located?

The address of the Missouri River Regional Library is: 214 Adams St, Jefferson City, 65101 3244


What explorers went to upper Missouri river region?

on their expedition Lewis and Clark went to the upper Missouri River region.