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How many expeditions west were there before Lewis and Clark?
Before the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804-1806, there were several notable expeditions that explored the western territories of the United States. Some of the key expeditions included the journeys of explorers like Meriwether Lewis, who undertook preliminary explorations in 1803, and the earlier expeditions of figures such as Zebulon Pike in 1805 and William Dunbar in 1804. Additionally, prior to these, explorers like Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in the 1540s and later, explorers such as the Spanish and French, had ventured into parts of the western territories, providing early accounts of the region. However, Lewis and Clark's expedition was the first comprehensive exploration of the Louisiana Territory following the 1803 purchase.
What are the major events in Lewis and Clark's expedition?
to find a passage west
Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Why was the voyage of Louis and Clark after the Louisiana Purchase so important?
The Lewis and Clark expeditions were vital for exploring the land the country had just purchased. No one was willing to settle out west until the land had been surveyed for potential dangers.
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 .
Who was Toussaint Charbonneau in the Lewis and clark expeditions?
Toussaint was the husband of Sacajawea.
What was one of the Lewis and Clark expeditions?
to explore and find out what was in the Louisiana territory
What years did Lewis and Clark's expeditions span?
The expedition lasted from 1804 to 1806.
He was a pioneer in transpolar flights and led four scientific expeditions to the Antarctic?
Lewis and Clark
What did the Lewis and Clark expeditions do that Americans had ever done before?
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Who was sacagwea?
sacagawea was a native American who assisted Lewis and Clark during their expeditions in American for translating for them.
How were the two expeditions similar and how were they different to Lewis and Clark?
Both the Lewis and Clark expedition and the later expeditions, such as those led by Fremont or Pike, aimed to explore and map the uncharted western territories of the United States. They sought to expand knowledge of the geography, flora, fauna, and potential for settlement in these regions. However, while Lewis and Clark focused primarily on the Northwest Territory and the Missouri River, later expeditions ventured into different areas, such as the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. Additionally, Lewis and Clark had the dual purpose of establishing trade with Native Americans, whereas subsequent expeditions often emphasized military and territorial claims.
How were Lewis and Clark selected to lead the expedition?
Because they were the best at going on expeditions out of the people they could have chosen.
Who offered the sale of Louisiana to the US?
The expeditions of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon Pike expanded knowledge of which regions?
Who led an expedition across the Rockies to the Pacific?
Sacagawea, Shoshone Native American woman, acted as translator and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and 1806. She is generally credited with leading the expedition over the rockies.Another View:The expression 'led' in relation to exploration expeditions in normal language refers to the expedition leaders, not the guides.So the answer is Lewis and Clark.
Did the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and of Zebulon pike expand Americans knowledge of the land west of the Missouri river?
Yes :D
What were Lewis and Clark's occupations before the expedition?
Before the expedition, Meriwether Lewis served as a personal secretary and aide to President Thomas Jefferson, while William Clark was a US Army officer who had experience in cartography and leading expeditions.
