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Why did Jefferson send Lewis and clark to explore the territory?
Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis, his secretary of state, to go on the journey. After Lewis was very intelligent and trustworthy, and after being given specific instructions and properly trained, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would only offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). Jefferson had given Lewis full authority as leader of the expedition, so it was Lewis who chose Clark, not Jefferson. They then named their team the "Corps of Discovery."
What are ten facts about the Lewis and Clark expedition?
1.) Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. 2.) Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). 3.) At the time of the expedition, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. 4.) They would spend their first winter at Fort Mandan at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota. 5.) On Nov. 27, 1804 they built and stay at Fort Mandan and met Sacajawea and her husband Toussaint Charbonneu. 6.) They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon on November 5 1805. 7.) The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. 8.) On July 3, 1806 after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. 9.) Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11, 1806. 10.) They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.
How much did Lewis and Clark's keelboat weigh?
3 lbs
What animal and plant life and land formations did Lewis and Clark find?
Below are links to 3 separate Lewis and Clark questions that will answer this one.Long list of animal discoveries by Lewis and Clark: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_animal_life_did_Lewis_and_Clark_encounter_during_their_expeditionLong list of plant discoveries by Lewis and Clark: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_plant_life_did_Lewis_and_Clark_find_on_their_expeditionLong list of geographical landmark discoveries by Lewis and Clark: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_geographic_landmarks_did_Lewis_and_Clark_encounter&updated=1&waNoAnsSet=1
Did Lewis and Clark get married?
Meriwether Lewis remained a lifelong bachelor. William Clark married Julia Hancock on January 5, 1808. They had 5 children: Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr., William Preston Clark, Mary Margaret Clark, George Rogers Hancock Clark and John Julius Clark. After Julia's death in 1820, he remarried to her first cousin Harriet Kennerly Radford. With her Clark had 3 kids: Jefferson Kearny Clark, Edmund Clark, and Harriet Clark.
What were Lewis and Clark goals expedition?
The main goals were to find a water route between the Pacific and Atlantic;to trace the boundaries of the Louisiana purchace;and to claim the Oregon territory those are the 3 main goals
How long did William Clark explore for?
William Clark explored with Meriwether Lewis as part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806.
What were 3 risk Sacagawea had to take in order to become a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
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Facts about the Lewis and Clark journey?
Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06) 1.) Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana).2.) The party of nearly 30 --including Lewis and Clark, three sergeants, 22 enlisted men, volunteers, interpreters, and Clark's slave -- departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River. 3.) They would spend their first winter at Fort Mandan at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota. It took about 3 weeks to build Fort Mandan, which they named for the local natives, and they settled in on Nov. 27, 1804.
What was the duration of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. They landed at the mouth of the Columbia River, Astoria, Oregon. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon. So the expedition took about 3 years.
How much were members of the Lewis and Clark expedition paid?
Meriwether Lewis was paid $40 a month, because of his higher rank and William Clark received $30 per month. There is a listing for pay for enlisted men ($5 a month), and sergeants ($8) a month. Drouillard, the hunter and interpreter, made $25 a month.
How long was Lewis and Clark's expedition in days months and years?
To answer that question, I have to say first that it did not begin in St. Louis, because before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). They then named their team the 'Corps of Discovery'. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon.If you say the expedition began on October 13, 1803 when Clark joined in, the expedition took about 2 years, 11 months, and 10 days.If you say the expedition began when Lewis first left Pittsburgh on August 30, 1803, then the expedition took about 3 years and 25 days.
How many quotes did sacagawea have?
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who played a crucial role as an interpreter and guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition, did not leave behind any written quotes or speeches. Therefore, it is inaccurate to attribute any specific number of quotes to her. However, her contributions to the expedition and her interactions with the members have been documented by Lewis and Clark in their journals.
How many kids did Clark and Lewis have?
Meriwether Lewis had on son with a Lakota woman Named Ikpsapewin. Zomi aka Turkey Head Lewis born in 1804. Clark would marry twice and have several children. With his first wife, Julia Hancock, Clark had five children. They were Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr., William Preston Clark, Mary Margaret Clark, George Rogers Hancock Clark and John Julius Clark. After his first wife's death he remarried her first cousin, Harriet Kennerly Radford. With her Clark had 3 kids: Jefferson Kearny Clark, Edmund Clark, and Harriet Clark.
What kind of expedition were Lewis and Clark on?
Lewis and Clark were on a expesition to sail all of the boys in the world, and all of the American teachers, Lewis and clark are very special people. They love kids and teachers most because they help out childish children. Also they teach lil kids how to play birdie in PE. ! Which is very hard to do except for when your gee's like me......<3 DONT FORGET IT.
How long did it take for Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana territory?
Before Lewis met up with Clark, he began the expedition on August 30, 1803 in Pittsburgh PA. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later on October 13, 1803 at Camp Dubois (in present-day Indiana). In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia Rivers to the Pacific. The expedition then ended on September 23, 1806 upon their return to St. Louis from Oregon. So the expedition took about 3 years.
Where were Lewis and Clark on day 3?
day 3 from destination.
