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What territory did Lewis and Clark explore that was purchased from France?
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The Louisiana Territory, which comprised much of the central and midwestern United States, from Louisiana in the south up to the dakotas in the north.
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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.
Why did Jefferson launch he Lewis and Clark expedition?
He wanted to see the Louisiana territory, because America just bought it from France. So not everyone knew what it looked like. He sent Clark and Lewis to explore it. My source is being in History class. :)
Who commissioned Lewis and Clark to form a expedition to explore the Louisiana territory?
President Thomas Jefferson
What is William Clark famous for?
William Clark along with Meriwether Lewis formed the famous explorers Lewis and Clark. They went on a three year expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. They were also tasked with claiming the Oregon Territory for the United States.
What river did Lewis and clark follow when they explored the territory the United States had recently purchased?
Missouri and Columbia rivers
What land did Lewis and Clark explore?
after the Americans purchased Louisiana territory lewis and clark was told to explore it.
How did Lewis and Clark get interested in exploring?
They didn't. The US president ordered them to explore the Louisiana Territory that had just been purchased from France and was virtually unknown. It was their job.
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.
What did President Jefferson do after the Louisiana territory was purchased?
He commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore it and make a report on what they found there.
Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition sent to the west?
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
What was the name of the expedition sent out by thomas Jefferson?
Lewis and Clark were went out by Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory.
What did Lewis and Clark make?
I don't know of them making a product... They did make a journey all the way to the Pacific Ocean to explore the new land (Lousisana Territory) purchased by America from France in the Lousiana Purchase.
Why did lewis and clark have that expedition?
They were tasked to undergo the expedition by President Jefferson, shortly after the Louisiana Purchase. The land deal with France doubled the territory now owned by the US, and someone needed to go see what was out there.
Where did Lewis and Clark explore on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
They explored the Louisiana Territory.
Why were Lewis and Clark sent to the Louisiana territory?
Lewis and Clark were sent to the Louisiana Territory to explore new land.
Did Lewis and Clark explore Spanish territory?
Yes
Why did Lewis and Clark move west anyway?
They did not "move" West. President Thomas Jefferson assigned Lewis and his team to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory and Clark would join him soon after.
