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Lewis and Clark spent an entire day trying to capture a prairie dog, after they encountered their first prairie dog city which covered some four acres on September 7, 1804. The following April they sent one live prairie dog to Jefferson with the small party that returned downriver to St. Louis. Remarkably, the creature arrived alive. They also sent various him Native American pieces of clothing, weapons, etc.
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What decisions was made by President Thomas Jefferson?
President Thomas Jefferson made several significant decisions during his presidency, including the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. He also reduced the national debt and scaled back the military, reflecting his belief in limited government. Additionally, he promoted the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the newly acquired territory and strengthen American claims to the West. Jefferson's policies often emphasized agrarianism and the importance of individual liberties.
How might Jefferson have planned to use the information from Lewis?
The information Lewis and Clark brought back from their expedition west was utilized for trade, available land for future settlement, and resources available such as gold, silver, water, etc. The venture also proved that there was no continuous water route to the Pacific Ocean.
What president is on the back of the two dollar bill?
The 1976 $2 bill shows the signing of the declaration of independence and Thomas Jefferson is in the center of the picture.
Who is all on the two dollar bill?
The two-dollar bill features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, on the front. The back of the bill depicts a reproduction of the painting "The Declaration of Independence" by John Trumbull, which includes a depiction of several historical figures, including John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin, among others.
Whose picture is on the two dollar bill?
Thomas Jefferson is is on the US 2-dollar bill. The back side of bills printed since 1976 features a scene from the signing of the Declaration of Independence that also includes John Adams.
What territory did President Thomas Jefferson ask Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore?
the Lewis and Clark expedition was the first overland expedition undertaken by the united state to the pacific coast and back
What did Lewis and clark send back to St. Lewis and eventually the president?
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What did Lewis and clark send back to st. Louis and the president?
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Did Thomas Jefferson think that Lewis and Clark would come back safely?
I guess so
What did Lewis and Clark send back to St. Louis and eventually the president?
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What did Lewis and Clark send back to St. Louis and eventually to the President?
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I have a US nickel with a ship on the back what is it?
It is a 2004 Jefferson Nickel of the Westward Journey of Lewis and Clark series.
Who is on the back side of a Jefferson Nickel?
Not WHO but WHAT. Except for the special Lewis and Clark commemorative nickels minted in 2004 and 2005, all Jefferson nickels have a picture of his famous house. It's name, Monticello, is right under the picture.
When did Lewis and Clark get back from the expedition?
Lewis and Clark got back from there expedition on February 22nd
Why did Lewis and Clark bring back animals and plants?
They sent back animals and plants for Thomas Jefferson to study and marvel at. I hope this answered your question!
Lewis and clark were in what war?
Lewis and Clark were explorers, leading the famous 1803 expedition - the Corps of Discovery - from the Missouri to the Pacific Ocean; a trek intended to study the land and its characteristics and report back to President Jefferson. Although Lewis and Clark were soldiers, as were most of their expedition members, it was not a warlike excercise but simply an information-gathering expedition which turned out to be hugely successful and was accomplished with only one death, thought to be from appendicitis.
Did Lewis and clark ride on horse back?
No, Lewis and Clark went by ships and wagons pulled by oxen.
