The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
Sacagawea and York helped Lewis and Clark explore the west
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.
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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
He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition west. He led to the US getting the west.
The Lewis and Clark expedition opened up the West for settlement. :]
Lewis and Clark were joined by 31 other permanent members of the expedition.
Lewis and Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the west.
The Real West - 1992 The Lewis and Clark Expedition was released on: USA: 7 October 1993
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.
West
to find a passage west
the west side
Thomas Jefferson
In 1803 Clark received a letter from Meriwether Lewis, inviting him to help lead an expedition of the territories west of the Mississippi River.