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After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, Jefferson had requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. However that money was used to provide for medicine, gifts for the Native Americans and camp equipment. Jefferson as well as those in the American Philosophical Society would provide minor donations of books, maps, and scientific equipment. To pay for supplies obtained from trading posts along the way Lewis and Clark used a government issued IOU. They also did a lot of bartering, especially with Native Americans.
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How much did Lewis and clark get paid?
Lewis and Clark did not receive a salary for their expedition commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson. Instead, they were granted funding as well as supplies and provisions for the journey, which took place from 1804 to 1806.
Who paid for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip.
Where did Lewis and clark begain their trip?
their trip began in Missouri
Who did Lewis and Clark encounter on there trip?
No, they stared the trip together
When did the Lewis and Clark start their trip?
18031803
Who paid for Lewis and Clark's journey?
In January of 1803, President Thomas Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip.
Did Lewis and Clark's men get paid?
no
What did Lewis and Clark do on their trip?
They discovered the Northwest Passage.
Did Lewis and Clark explore Wisconsin?
Lewis and Clark never explored Wisconsin. They followed the Missouri River for much of their trip.
Who asked Lewis and clark to go on their trip?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was president when the Lewis and Clark trip was going on?
thomas Jefferson
What problems they had in the Lewis and clark expedition?
She had to carry her child on the trip
