Their purpose was to discover what was West of the Mississippi River. At that time, no-one had ventured past the Mississippi and it was unknown territory.
There was a disease in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Yes someone did get lost on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
thomas jefferson told them to go on the expedition
At the time of their expedition, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. Clark was among the oldest in the group, but it would be Toussaint Charbonneau who would be the youngest.
Meriwether Lewis was 29 years old and William Clark was 33.
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.
Lewis and Clark are the captains of this expedition
There was a disease in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.
While the Lewis and Clark expedition faced food shortages and periods of hunger, starvation was not a constant threat. The expedition's members frequently relied on hunting, foraging, and trading with Native American tribes to supplement their supplies. Overall, careful planning and resourcefulness helped them manage their food resources effectively.
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.
Meriwether Lewis was the one who found the Lewis and Clark expedition journals.
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
Lewis and Clark got back from there expedition on February 22nd
The name of the lewis and clark expedition is corps of discovery Expedition
The Lewis and Clark expedition started on May 14, 1804.
Yes someone did get lost on the Lewis and Clark expedition.