Under the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the US government bought a great deal of territory in central and western North America, but had insufficient knowledge about the lands themselves. US Army officers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore it. They would study the terrain and the geology of the Missouri River valley, as well as the plants, wildlife, and indigenous Native American tribes. A less-publicized part of their mission was to study the activities and influence of Canadian trappers, who might have ties to the British or the French. Their "Corps of Discovery" also met along the way a French-Canadian fur trapper named Toussaint Charbonneau and his young Shoshone wife, Sacagawea. Both were then hired as guides and translators. The expedition had begun on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA with Lewis sailing supplies down the Ohio River. They crossed the Continental Divide and reached the Pacific Ocean on November 5, 1805, exploring the area around the Columbia River in present-day Oregon and Washington. They returned to St. Louis on September 23, 1806. Besides returning a large number of mineral and plant specimens, Lewis and Clark established a road map for the western expansion of the United States.
The task of Lewis and Clark was to lead an expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson. Their mission was to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, establish trade with Native American tribes, and find a practical route to the Pacific Ocean. They embarked on this historic journey in 1804 and returned in 1806 after successfully accomplishing their goals.
Yes, there are several monuments and statues dedicated to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. One notable monument is the Lewis and Clark Monument in St. Charles, Missouri, which marks the starting point of their journey.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were both co-captains of the expedition, which aimed to explore and map the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.
The nickname of the Lewis and Clark expedition was the "Corps of Discovery."
Lewis and Clark finished their expedition in September 1806 when they returned to St. Louis, Missouri.
Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1774, near Charlottesville, VA. William Clark was born on August 1, 1770, in Caroline County, VA. Therefore William Clark was older than Lewis by 3 years and 17 days.
she traveled with Lewis and 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.
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 were the two explorers that led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
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Lewis and Clark did not invent anything.
Lewis was Captain Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and Clark was Lt. William Clark (1770-1838).
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition : Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark .
meriwether Lewis & William clark are famos explores . thomas Jefferson made Lewis & clark to explore the unknow territority. that is who meriwether Lewis & William clark.
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.