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His name was York, and he was Clark's slave, willed to him by his father. He was born circa 1770 and he was born into slavery as both his mother Rose and his father York were already slaves of the Clark family. But Clark did not like to refer to him as a "slave", so in the journals he called him "my servant". The two men had grown up together, and Clark trusted him completely. York was tall, strong, a valuable member of the expedition, and devoted to Clark, who freed him when they returned to St. Louis. Subsequently Clark set him up in the draying business.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt was not an African American who helped guide Lewis and Clark on their expedition. It was a Native American. However, Sacagawea was the one who helped them with their journey.
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∙ 14y agoHe was an African-American named York who was the slave of Meriwether Lewis. He was great with hunting and things like that. That's why he was so useful.
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How were the Lewis and Clark expedition like the Donner party?
They both traveled a long way
What was the difference in rank between Lewis and clark?
Lewis was the main explorer who chose which path to take and Clark was the one to map the areas they traveled
What two explorers traveled across the Louisiana purchase?
The adventures of Lewis and Clark and, The Dunbar and Hunter Expetition
Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Who did president Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition : Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark .
How many slaves traveled with Lewis and Clark and what were their names?
Only one slave traveled on the Lewis and Clark expedition. His name was York, and he was Clark's slave, willed to him by his father. But Clark did not like to refer to him as slave, so in the journals he just called him "my servant". The two men had grown up together. York was tall, strong, a valuable member of the expedition, and devoted to Clark, who freed him when they returned to St. Louis. Subsequently Clark set him up in the draying business.
How many other traveled with Lewis and clark?
No one else traveled with Lewis and Clark. It was just an expedition of the two of them.
What famous explorers did Sacagawea travel with?
she traveled with Lewis and clark
Who did traveled with William clark?
He traveled with Meriwether Lewis
What famous team travelers did Sacajawea travel with?
she traveled with Lewis and clark (her name is actually spelled sacagewea)
What are the first names of everybody who traveled with Lewis and Clark?
The Corps of Discovery traveled with Lewis and Clark, but unsure what everyones first name was.
Which expedition traveled the farthest north?
Lewis and Clark and who the f*ck knows.
Describe Lewis and Clark's Colorado River expedition?
Lewis and Clark traveled on the Colorado River for their expedition.
Who traveled with Lewis and Clark during the expedition?
Sacagawea
Who was york on the trail of Lewis and Clark?
the slave
Who had a slave named york?
William clark of the Lewis and clark journey
What mountain ranges did Lewis and Clark cross?
Lewis and Clark traveled through the Rocky Mountains during their famous expedition.
