The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
One of the most significant contributions of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was a better perception of the geography of the Northwest and the production of the first accurate maps of the area. During the journey, Lewis and Clark prepared approximately 140 maps. One important result of the Lewis and Clark expedition was that it enabled the United States to lay claim to the Oregon region. This claim helped make possible the great pioneer movement that settled the West in the mid-1800's.
Chapter 4 of "Bold Journey West with Lewis and Clark" details the expedition's challenges as they navigate through unfamiliar territories. It highlights the interactions with Native American tribes, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and trade. The chapter also underscores the harsh realities of travel, including difficult weather conditions and the constant search for food and resources. Overall, it illustrates the resilience and determination of the expedition members in their quest to explore the uncharted West.
Sacagawea and York helped Lewis and Clark explore the west
Contrary to popular belief, the expedition DID NOT begin in St. Louis, Missouri. The first entry in the Lewis and Clark Expedition Journals state that the journey began in Pittsburgh, PA on August 30, 1803. Lewis, who had been assigned by Jefferson sailed down the Ohio River with supplies towards St. Louis.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. Meriwether Lewis had spent the time prior to their departure in St. Louis gathering information from mountain men returning from the west. They then departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River.If you don't believe that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, please check the related link below. It leads to a copy of the original Lewis and Clark Journals online. If you click the first entry, you will see that this is true.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
The Lewis and Clark expedition opened up the West for settlement. :]
Lewis and Clark were joined by 31 other permanent members of the expedition.
The Lewis and Clark expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, traveled to a longitude of approximately 124 degrees west during their exploration of the western United States from 1804 to 1806.
The Real West - 1992 The Lewis and Clark Expedition was released on: USA: 7 October 1993
West
The weather hindered Lewis and Clark's expedition. The weather was so bad that they couldn't reach the West.
President Thomas Jefferson
to find a passage west
the west side
thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and clark on an expedition to find out what the west was really like and to find a new water route
to explore the west :)