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Meriwether Lewis who had been appointed to the rank of Captain, was designated as the expedition "scientist". Prior to the expedition, Lewis went to Philadelphia for intense training by physician Benjamin Rush, astronomer-surveyor Andrew Ellicott, botanist Benjamin Barton, anatomist Casper Wister, and mathematician Robert Patterson. For three months he was tutored in the spring of 1803.
The skills that Lewis learned would be passed on to Clark as they traveled. Prior to the expedition, Clark was in fact Lewis' superior officer and was very experienced in handling boats. Clark also served mainly as the expedition "doctor" and co-writer of the Journals. He often traded medical care for food and eventually established a reputation among the natives for his skills. Finding a man with a tumor on his thigh who couldn't walk, Clark cleansed and dressed the wound and left him some soap to wash the sore. He soon got better and as Clark says "this man assigned the restoration of his leg to me."
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∙ 12y agoTo get ready for their journey Lewis and Clark spent $2,000 for the Natives so that they can show them that they are friendly and come in peace.
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Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Who did president Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition : Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark .
What was the size of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.
What are Lewis and Clarks family name names?
William Clark and Merrlwethir Lewis
What are Lewis and Clarks last names?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What did Lewis and Clark do to prepare for their expedition?
Lewis bought $2500 worth of supplies that was about 2 tons.
What did Lewis and Clark use to protect themselves?
A Gun and Fists
How did Lewis and Clark feed themselves on there journey?
Lewis And Clark Hunted bear, birds, and gathered plants, but it desperate times, they ate their own candles.
What famous explorers did Sacagawea travel with?
she traveled with Lewis and clark
Is Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr related to Lewis or Clark?
Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr is the grandson of William Clark. His father was William Clark's son Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. William Clark had named his son after his friend Meriwether Lewis.
Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.
Which 2 explorers led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark were the two explorers that led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
What was the Lewis and clark expidition called?
the lewis and clark expidition :)
What did Lewis and Clark invent?
Lewis and Clark did not invent anything.
How do you spell Lewis' name from Lewis and Clark?
Lewis was Captain Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and Clark was Lt. William Clark (1770-1838).
Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
What are Lewis and Clark's full names?
Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.
