Lewis and Clark finally arrived at the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, on the mouth of the Columbia River,
Lewis and Clark crossed the Rocky Mountains to reach the Pacific Ocean. This formidable geographic barrier presented a significant challenge to their expedition, but they were able to navigate through it with the help of indigenous guides.
Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean on November 5, 1805. The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. On July 3, after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11. Once reunited, the Corps was able to return home quickly via the Missouri River. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.
The Shoshone tribe gave Lewis and Clark the horses. They wouldn't have gotten them if it hadn't been for Sacagawea. She happened to be a sister to the Shoshone tribe leader and they recognized each other and Lewis and Clark we able to get their horses.
they were able to find the great lake that they were searching for.
No. She was the wife of a French-Canadian, Toussaint Charbonneau, a fur trader. She helped Lewis and Clark when she was 6 months pregnant. She was able to help them because she knew how to interpret languages and also knew the land well.
Despite the lousy rep he always ends up with, Lewis just might be able to pull that won off and win. Go to www.lewisandclark.org (Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation) and go to either the question forum or an email address and ask them.
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.
By splitting up they were able to see much more of the territory and to discover more plants and animals.
Jefferson wanted to elicit no anger from other countries who had previously done some exploring. The letter contained instructions that described the expected guidelines that Lewis and Clark would be able to do so as to successfully complete the mission and draw the least controversy.
The members of the Lewis and Clark expedition primarily spoke English. However, they also made efforts to communicate with Native American tribes they encountered using sign language, drawings, and a few words of indigenous languages.
This expedition was able to show them the route and the map of the territory, where and what everything is.
This expedition was able to show them the route and the map of the territory, where and what everything is.