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Lewis' and Clark's journals of the expedition describe the Natural Resources and native peoples of the West and contain information on many scientific matters. Over the two year journey, the expedition had made more discoveries of landscapes, rivers, native cultures, zoology, and botany of North America than any scientific expedition. Their results/contributions were many and lasting.

One of the most significant contributions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was a better perception of the geography of the Northwest and the production of the first accurate maps of the area. During the journey, Lewis and Clark prepared approximately 140 maps.

A second achievement of the expedition was a better understanding of the country's natural resources. During the journey, they were able to find and categorize 122 new animals and 178 plants.

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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.


How was Sacajawea helpful to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Sacagawea was helpful to Lewis and clark because she was their interpreter. She found routes for them. Her being with them led other natives to gain trust towards them.


How were the Chinook discovered?

The Chinook were first noticed generally by Lewis and Clark in 1805, and afterwards were greatly diminished in numbers by diseases brought by white trades. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was the first overland expedition undertaken by the United States to the Pacific coast and back. The expedition team was headed by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and assisted by Sacajawea and Toussaint Charbonneau. The expedition's goal was to gain an accurate sense of the resources being exchanged in the Louisiana Purchase. The expedition laid much of the groundwork for the Westward Expansion of the United States.


Who is 'pomp' in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

"Pomp" or "Little Pompy" was the nickname given to Sacajawea's baby boy, Jean-Baptiste Charbonneau who was born on February 11, 1805. William Clark became very fond of the child and gave him the affectionate name. After the expedition, Clark would later raise and educate Jean Baptiste and eventually gain full custody of him and his sister after the death of their mother.


How did Sacajawea make America a better place to live?

Sacagewea helped Lewis and Clark on their journey through the western United States. She knew her way around and was very helpful when native american tribes came up. Lewis and Clark wouldn't have been able to do it without her. Some of the areas in the northwestern U.S. probably wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her.


How much elevation did Lewis and Clark gain between St. Louis and Lemhi Pass?

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How much elevation did Lewis and clark gain between st.Louis and lemhi pass?

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How did the US gain the land explored by Lewis and Clark?

It was bought from France when Napoleon needed lots of money to fund his wars in Europe.


What did America gain by the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Considering the Lewis and Clark expedition, the fact that they were part of a scientific expedition was extremely important, especially during the Age of Enlightenment. The new knowledge they obtained about the Northwest's geography, natural resources, and native inhabitants sparked American interest in the west, and strengthened the nation's claim to the area. It also gave Americans a sense of pride at a time when they badly needed symbols of national triumph. Americans at this time realized that their new nation was still very much divided and relatively weak and Lewis and Clark's adventure offered Americans proof that the men of their nation could accomplish great deeds amidst enormous hardships. Also spread was the idea of 'Manifest Destiny' as Americans increasingly assumed a continental destiny. This opened many door for poor families to go out and prosper throughout the late nineteenth century. However this also led to many Native Americans and earlier Hispanic settlers to be dispossessed, along with the great number of buffalo that Lewis and Clark themselves saw and were amazed by.


Are there any available newspaper articles about the Lewis and clark expedition?

There are some modern ones, but to gain access to lets say newspaper articles from 1805, you will have to subscribe to various websites. The National Archives should have some, and try looking for articles from the: New-York Observer : (New York) 1829-1912 (the Lewis and Clarke expedition would be over, but Clark would still be alive when this paper was running, so it might have his death) The National Schoolmaster : (Hempstead, N.Y) 1831-18?? (Same as above) The Sullivan Whig : (Bloomingburgh, N.Y) 1820-1828 Cook County News : (Chicago, Ill) 18??-1??? Tri-weekly Journal : (Augusta, Me) 1835-1840


When did William Clark take Pomp for an education?

After the expedition, William Clark offered Toussaint and Sacajawea a place in St. Louis and a proper education for Jean-Baptiste or "Pompy" in 1809. Note, that this was at a time where there was no opportunity for Native Americans to receive an education. After the death of Sacajawea, Clark would gain full custody of "Pompy" and his sister Lisette in 1813.


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