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Contrary to popular belief, the expedition DID NOT begin in St. Louis, Missouri. The first entry in the Lewis and Clark Expedition Journals state that the journey began in Pittsburgh, PA on August 30, 1803. Lewis, who had been assigned by Jefferson sailed down the Ohio River with supplies towards St. Louis.
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." From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. Meriwether Lewis had spent the time prior to their departure in St. Louis gathering information from mountain men returning from the west. They then departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River.
If you don't believe that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, please check the related link below. It leads to a copy of the original Lewis and Clark Journals online. If you click the first entry, you will see that this is true
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How many years did the Lewis and Clark expedition take?
The Lewis and Clark expedition last exactly Two years, four months, ten daysno, it lasted 1 year and eleven months.
How long was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Lewis (Meriwether Lewis;29) and Clark (William Clark;33) expedition took exactly 2 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Sacajawea was with them 2 years of the trip. They thought it would only take till the fall (they started in march), but they didn't realize how big the land was
When did the Lewis and Clark expedition take place?
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). From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon.
Did Lewis and clark take revenge of the mandans?
no
How long did it take for Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana territory?
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). In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon. So the expedition took about 3 years.
Where was Lewis and clark's journey take place?
The Lewis and Clark expedition took place in Platys burgh
What kind of dog did mariwether Lewis take on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It was a Newfoundland
How many boats did Lewis and Clark take with them on the expedition?
they farted
How many months did the expedition of Lewis and Clark take?
2 years
How many month did the Lewis and Clark expedition take?
2 years
How many years did the Lewis and Clark expedition take?
The Lewis and Clark expedition last exactly Two years, four months, ten daysno, it lasted 1 year and eleven months.
Who did Lewis and Clark take with them on the expedition?
Beads food tools pots and pans and slaves
Why was Sacagawea so key to Lewis and Clark's expedition?
sacajawea knew the land that lewis and clark were attempting to venture. they were unaware of where to go but sacajawea knew the paths and routes to take.
What were 3 risk Sacagawea had to take in order to become a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
wasabi peas
How long was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Lewis (Meriwether Lewis;29) and Clark (William Clark;33) expedition took exactly 2 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Sacajawea was with them 2 years of the trip. They thought it would only take till the fall (they started in march), but they didn't realize how big the land was
Where did Lewis and Clark take their dog?
Lewis' dog, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was of the Newfoundland breed. Historians differ on whether the dog was named "Seaman" or "Scannon", depending on how you read Lewis' writing. Seaman (or Scannon) accompanied Lewis all the way to the Pacific Ocean and returned with him to St. Louis.
What pet did Lewis Meriwether take on his expedition with William Clark?
His beloved dog which he purchased for 20 dollars, Seaman, who was a Newfoundland dog.
