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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.
Why was Thomas Jefferson's role in the Lewis and clark expedition important?
So they can find routes to the west and it happened by buying the Louisiania terrority which doubled the size of the United States
What time did the Lewis and Clark expedition leave St. Louis?
In the Lewis and Clark journals it does not state specifically at what time Lewis and Clark left St. Louis. However, most of the time Lewis preferred to leave in the early morning to travel as far as possible. But it had rained during the first half of the day, so it can be supposed that Lewis and Clark left perhaps around 10:00 am rather than their usual 7:00 or 8:00 am.
Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition so important to American history?
The expedition explored the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory, inaugurating the idea if manifest destiny and setting the stage for westward expansion.
Why did Jefferson launch he Lewis and Clark expedition?
He wanted to see the Louisiana territory, because America just bought it from France. So not everyone knew what it looked like. He sent Clark and Lewis to explore it. My source is being in History class. :)
Who was Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was an American explorer who, along with William Clark, led the significant Lewis and Clark expedition commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804. Their expedition played a crucial role in the exploration of the western part of the United States.
Why was Sacagawea so important the the Lewis and clark expendtion?
They used her for sexual needs
Was Lewis and clark apart of a fraternity?
they didnt have fraternities back then dummy and Lewis and Clark are two serarate people, so the correct grammar would be "WERE Lewis and clark..."
Who sent Lewis and Clark on their trip?
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his Secretary of State) to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. This territory is what is now the northwest United States. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later and their team was called the 'Corps of Discovery'. At the time, Lewis as 29 years old and Clark was 33. So all in all, THOMAS JEFFERSON sent them on their expidition.
Why was it important to Lewis and clark expedition that Sacagawea gets well?
so her brother,Cameahwait can lead them through the journey
Did Lewis like clark?
i hope so
Why is Lewis clark so cool?
hes not
What made Sacagawea so interesting?
Sacagawea was an important part of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition. She was really very interesting.
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.
Who was president of the US at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Thomas Jefferson was president at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. infact, he sent Lewis out to explore and Lewis chose Clark to come along. So, Thomas Jefferson had a huge influence on the expedition.
How many men were a part of the Lewis and Clark journals?
There would be a total of 31 people in the Lewis and Clark expedition, but Lewis and Clark were the only ones who were permitted to write in the journals. Being that the instructions of what to write in them were given to Lewis only, and eventually Clark would know them, the others did not have the authority to do so.
How did sacaguewa help Lewis and clark?
Sacaguewa helped Lewis and Clark explore dangerous lands. She traveled amny miles with a baby on her back, and Lewis and Clark would have never been so successful without her help.
