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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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When did Lewis and Clark set off for their journey out west?
1988
How did Lewis and Clark explore the west?
Sacagawea and York helped Lewis and Clark explore the west
Did Lewis and Clark travel east to west?
no
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.
How were Lewis and Clark responsible for the fact that people wanted to travel out west?
One of the most significant contributions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was a better perception of the geography of the Northwest and the production of the first accurate maps of the area. During the journey, Lewis and Clark prepared approximately 140 maps. One important result of the Lewis and Clark expedition was that it enabled the United States to lay claim to the Oregon region. This claim helped make possible the great pioneer movement that settled the West in the mid-1800's.
What are the ratings and certificates for Lewis and Clark Great Journey West - 2002?
Lewis and Clark Great Journey West - 2002 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-G
When did Lewis and Clark set off for their journey out west?
1988
What were Lewis and clark looking for on their journey west?
They were looking for many =things
What are the release dates for National Geographic Specials - 1964 Lewis and Clark Great Journey West?
National Geographic Specials - 1964 Lewis and Clark Great Journey West was released on: USA: 2003
Who made the first journey by citizens of US in the west coast?
Lewis and Clark
What information did Lewis and Clark get from there journey?
There was no north west passage. Also they gatherd information about native americans.
Why did Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark went to a journey west?
to explore the Mississippi river and a route to the Pacific ocean
Was Sacagawea a myth?
No, she was a real woman, a Shoshone woman who guided Lewis and Clark when they made their historic journey west.
In what year did Lewis and Clark leave for their expedition?
First of all, it was Meriwhether Lewis who was assigned to explore the West. Clark would offer to join up with the Discovery Corps weeks after Meriwether Lewis started his journey in Pittsburgh (yes, that's right, Pittsburgh, not St. Louis. Check out the related link to the Lewis and Clark Journals for that TRUE fact) And Lewis began his journey in 1803.
Why did Lewis and Clark go out west?
Lewis and Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the west.
How did Lewis and Clark explore the west?
Sacagawea and York helped Lewis and Clark explore the west
Who ordered Lewis and Clark to lead the expedition?
First of all, it was Meriwhether Lewis who was assigned to explore the West. Clark would offer to join up with the Discovery Corp weeks after Meriwether Lewis started his journey. And it was President Thomas Jefferson who assigned Lewis.
