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Lewis and Clark were joined by 31 other permanent members of the expedition.
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What year did Lewis invite Clark to join the expedition?
In 1803 Clark received a letter from Meriwether Lewis, inviting him to help lead an expedition of the territories west of the Mississippi River.
Why was the Northwest Passage important for Lewis and Clark?
It wasn't. Lewis and Clark had nothing to do with the exploration of the Northwest Passage. The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and points west.
Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
Why was Lewis and Clark's expedition important?
without lewis and clark going on their expedition, we wouldn't have the information about the west side of the mississippi river that we have today. at least, we wouldn't have had it so soon. it probably would have been discovered several years later.
How do you think the Lewis and Clark expedition helped to prepare people who wanted to move west?
This expedition was able to show them the route and the map of the territory, where and what everything is.
What settlement did Lewis and Clark expedition open up?
The Lewis and Clark expedition opened up the West for settlement. :]
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.
What are the release dates for The Real West - 1992 The Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Real West - 1992 The Lewis and Clark Expedition was released on: USA: 7 October 1993
Whose expedition traveled to a longitude of approximately 124 degrees west?
The Lewis and Clarke expedition.
In what general direction was the Lewis and Clark expedition headed?
West
What were Lewis and Clark looking for on the expedition?
thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and clark on an expedition to find out what the west was really like and to find a new water route
What Native American helped Lewis and Clark explore the west?
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter and guide, played a crucial role in helping them navigate and communicate with Native American tribes they encountered in the west. Her knowledge of the land and ability to speak multiple languages were instrumental in the success of the expedition.
Where did the Lewis and Clark expedition find animals and plants?
the west side
What are the major events in Lewis and Clark's expedition?
to find a passage west
What year did Lewis invite Clark to join the expedition?
In 1803 Clark received a letter from Meriwether Lewis, inviting him to help lead an expedition of the territories west of the Mississippi River.
Why did thomas Jefferson want Lewis and clark go to the expedition?
to explore the west :)
What obsticles did Lewis and clarks expedition encounter?
The weather hindered Lewis and Clark's expedition. The weather was so bad that they couldn't reach the West.
