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Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06)
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his presidential aide) to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. This territory is what is now the northwest United States. Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). They then named their team the "Corps of Discovery." At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis.
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Who was the only member of the expedition to die during the Lewis and Clark Journey?
a horse
What ocean did Lewis and Clark journey to?
Lewis and Clark journeyed to the pacific ocean
Did Lewis and Clark meet any new people on their journey?
Yes, Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes during their journey, such as the Mandan, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Chinook. They also came into contact with various indigenous peoples who had not previously encountered European Americans.
What kinds food could not be brought on Lewis and Clark's journey?
Foods that would rot over time were not allowed on Lewis and Clark's Journey.
What are Lewis and Clark's full names?
Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.
What mountain ranges did Lewis and Clark cross?
Lewis and Clark crossed the Rocky Mountains and the Bitterroot Range during their expedition to the Pacific Northwest. These rugged mountain ranges presented significant challenges to their journey.
Who did Lewis bring a companion on the journey?
Clark.
Who went on the Lewis and Clark journey?
sacajuwea
Who was in the Lewis and Clark journey that was a woman?
Sacagawea
Where did Lewis and Clark return after their Journey?
Missouri.
What did Lewis and clark find on the journey?
nothing
Who had a slave named york?
William clark of the Lewis and clark journey
