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Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked William Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. The Louisiana Purchase would later alter the character of the planned expedition from an exploration of French territory to a first glimpse of lands that, in the view of many contemporaries, were essential to maintaining the agrarian, republican character of the nation.
The Louisiana Territory had been a land purchase transaction by the United States of America of 828,800 square miles of the French territory "Louisiane" in 1803. The U.S. paid 60 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), a total cost of $15,000,000 for the Louisiana Territory. After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis, in January of 1803, to go on the journey. Jefferson then requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip.
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What is the route that the Lewis and Clark expedition took?
South Pass.
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.
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.
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
Who were the leaders of the corps of discovery?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark (Lewis and Clark) were commissioned by president Thomas Jefferson to explore the Mississippi-Missouri Valley and study the route to the Pacific. Their expedition took place between 1804 and 1806.
What was the date Lewis and clark firsy took off for there voyage?
What was the date Lewis and Clark first took off for the their voyage.
Where was Lewis and clark's journey take place?
The Lewis and Clark expedition took place in Platys burgh
What routes did Lewis and Clark take?
they took ape manthis
What is the route that the Lewis and Clark expedition took?
South Pass.
What was the purpose of the journey that Lewis and Clark took?
The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition, or Corps of Discovery , was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
How long ago was the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition took place from 1804 to 1806, making it approximately 215 years ago.
Where did sacagwea take Lewis and clark to?
She took guided to the Pacific Coast
What river took Lewis and Clark directly to the pacific ocean?
The Columbia River
How were Lewis and Clark and Clark's return routes different from each other?
Louis and Clark took the same route and were one group not separate groups.
Did john Clark Gable reconcile with Judy Lewis as his sister?
Apparently, no. John took Clark's word that he had no other children, and Judy took Loretta's word on the opposite.
What did Lewis and clark use to record what they saw along the trail?
paper and pens they took with them
What was sacajaweas contributions and achievements?
She gave help to Lewis and Clark and took them to her brother for help.
