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When did the Lewis and Clark expidition start and end?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition began on May 21, 1804 and ended in September of 1806. It took over one year to plan before group actually left.
What Native American woman served as a guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Sacagawea. In 1803 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were given a mandate by President Thomas Jefferson to find a route west to the Pacific Ocean. In preparation for their expedition, Lewis and Clark moved into Fort Mandan. They soon hired Charbonneau as an interpreter for their expedition and as a bonus, Charbonneau's Shoshone/Hidatsa wife, Sacagawea, would accompany the expedition west. On February 11, 1805, shortly before the expedition was to set out, Sacagawea gave birth to her first child, a son. He was named Jean Baptiste Charbonneau and though not quite two months old at the onset of the expedition, the baby accompanied the group the entire way to the Pacific and back. While Sacagawea became known as the Corps of Discovery's guide in many history books, in actuality she was part interpreter, part peacekeeper, and part horse trader. Since Sacagawea knew both the Shoshone and Hidatsa languages, she translated the Shoshone into Hidatsa by speaking to her husband. He in turn translated the Hidatsa into French for the rest of the expedition.
Why did one of Lewis and Clark and men kill a Native American?
One of Lewis and Clark's men killed a Native American during an encounter in 1806 due to escalating tensions and misunderstandings between the expedition members and the Native tribes they encountered. The incident occurred near the mouth of the Columbia River, where a group of Native Americans approached the expedition. The situation turned violent when one of the expedition members, feeling threatened, fired his weapon, resulting in the death of a Native man. This tragic event highlighted the complex and often fraught interactions between European American explorers and Indigenous peoples.
How did Meriwether Lewis contribute to history?
Captain Lewis was the leader of the famous Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery. This group of 31 men set out in 1803 and made their way across the North American continent to the Pacific Ocean and returned safely with 30 of their 31 men. They showed that the continent could be crossed and first created the notion that the United States might one day extend to the Pacific Ocean. They surveyed a huge area and were the first to document many species of plants and animals. They did meticulous measurements. The members of the group went on to do great things -- documenting Yellowstone, making treaties with native tribes, and helping open the west. Lieutenant Clark was later Brigadier General Clark of the Missouri National Guard and was an important figure for many years. Captain Lewis had a type of bipolar disorder and took his own life a few years after the completion of the expedition.
How were Lewis and Clark and return routes different from each other?
Louis and Clark took the same route and were one group not separate groups.
What was the group of Lewis and Clark expedition called?
The group of explorers who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition was called the Corps of Discovery. It included soldiers, interpreters, and guides who helped the expedition navigate the unknown territory.
What is a group expedition?
A group expedition is an excursion, journey, voyage or undertaking made for some specific purpose by a group of people. For example, Lewis and Clark embarked on a group expedition to explore the territory west of the Mississippi River.
What was the group of explorers called in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The group of explorers in the Lewis and Clark expedition were known as the Corps of Discovery. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, they set out to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory in the early 1800s.
Did anyone get lost on the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Yes someone did get lost on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
What was Lewis and Clark's nickname?
The Lewis and Clark expedition came to be known as the 'Permanent Party.' These were the members of the Corps of Discovery who had remained with the group for the duration of the expedition. Several members were removed from the expedition party because of disciplinary reasons.
What was the name given to the group of men chosen to accompany Lewis and Clark on the expedition?
the core of discovery
How many different native culture groups did the Lewis and Clark expedition group make contact with?
55
How old were Lewis and clark when they went on their expedition?
At the time of their expedition, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. Clark was among the oldest in the group, but it would be Toussaint Charbonneau who would be the youngest.
Who did Lewis and clark bring along on there expedition?
Lewis and Clark brought a group of about 30 people on their expedition, including soldiers, interpreters, scouts, and a Shoshone woman named Sacagawea and her husband Toussaint Charbonneau. Sacagawea played a crucial role in the success of the expedition by serving as an interpreter and guide.
What is the name of the group that went on the expedition?
The name of the group that went on the expedition was the "exploration team" or "expedition group".
What area did the Lewis and Clark expedition and the pike expedition?
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Purchase. They and The Corps of Discovery (a group of about forty men) traveled to the village St. Charles. They also explored the Rocky Mountains. Pike explored in the Southwest into Spain's territory and got arrested.
Was sacagewia in the cherokke group?
No, Sacagawea was a member of the Lemhi Shoshone tribe. She is known for her role as an interpreter and guide during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
