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It is a lot easier to travel this way, rather than on foot or horse, and less tiring. They also knew that the rivers would flow towards an ocean which was one of the goals of their journey, they knew it would lead them in the right direction.

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Q: Why do you think Lewis and Clark chose to travel on rivers for most of the journey?
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Why did Lewis and Clark chose to travel by the rivers for most of the journey?

it is easier to travel on water.


What kinds of geographical terrain did Lewis and Clark travel across?

Rivers.


Why did Lewis and Clark travel on rivers for part of their trip?

Since there weren't many roads in the 1800s and most land that Lewis and Clark explored was unknown, rivers were one of the only ways they could travel. The rivers were how fur trappers traveled.


What river Lewis and Clark journey down?

The Journey--Lewis and Clark Expedition: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary. In December 1803, William Clark established "Camp River Dubois" on the Wood River at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, north of St. Louis, Missouri, and across the river in Illinois.


What river did Lewis and Clark travel through to get to the pacific ocean?

Mississippi river, colorado rivers


What ocean did Lewis and Clark journey to?

Lewis and Clark journeyed to the pacific ocean


What rivers did Lewis and Clark find?

Lewis and Clark found the Missouri River.


What famous explorers did Sacagawea travel with?

she traveled with Lewis and clark


Did Lewis and Clark meet any new people on their journey?

Yes, Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes during their journey, such as the Mandan, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Chinook. They also came into contact with various indigenous peoples who had not previously encountered European Americans.


What kinds food could not be brought on Lewis and Clark's journey?

Foods that would rot over time were not allowed on Lewis and Clark's Journey.


What are Lewis and Clark's full names?

Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.


Who did Lewis bring a companion on the journey?

Clark.