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The Lewis and Clark expedition did not gain any land for the United States. The expedition was sent to explore land that was recently purchased from France. The area was known as Louisiana territory.

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Who went on the expedition with Lewis and Clark?

Sacagawea went with Lewis and Clark. she was invaluable to the explorers because she could translate for them in dealings with the Shoshones, whose land the expedition passed through.


How long was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

The Lewis (Meriwether Lewis;29) and Clark (William Clark;33) expedition took exactly 2 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Sacajawea was with them 2 years of the trip. They thought it would only take till the fall (they started in march), but they didn't realize how big the land was


Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?

president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.


What country did Meriwether Lewis claim land for?

Meriwhether Lewis did not claim land for anyone.Lewis and Clark Expedition(1803-06)In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of an expedition to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his Secretary of State) to do it. This territory is what is now the northwest United States.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'. At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis.If you don't believe that the expedition really began in Pittsburgh instead of St. Louis, please refer to the related link which will lead you to the first entry of the Lewis and Clark Journals.


Who was Sagawea?

Sagawea was a mother that traveled on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Not only did she show the way on a unmapped land and showed everything there was to know about her tribal land but she did other things like translate etc.

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What achievements did Lewis and Clark with Sacajawea in the expedition?

found new land


How did sacagwea help Lewis and clark?

Sacagwea new the land, language, and symbols.


How much land did Lewis and Clark pass during the expedition?

alkali cordgrass


What was the point in the Lewis and clark expedition?

to make a map of the land, list resources of the new land, and find the northwest passage


Who did William Clark explore for?

William Clark explored for the United States government as a co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1804 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory. Clark and Meriwether Lewis led the expedition to map and document the land west of the Mississippi River.


Why was Sacagawea so key to Lewis and Clark's expedition?

sacajawea knew the land that lewis and clark were attempting to venture. they were unaware of where to go but sacajawea knew the paths and routes to take.


Why did Lewis and clark set off on an expedition?

to find new land for the us government right after the revaluation.


What two explorers did President Jefferson send to explore the land in what now is called Louisiana?

President Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. Lewis and Clark led the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806, documenting and mapping the newly acquired territory.


When did Sacajawea became well known?

Sacagawea interpreted Indian languages for Lewis and clark.She was also partialy responsible for everything Lewis and Clark did.ANSWER BY:SEARRA,CHYNNA,AND ADDISON


Why did the US finance the expedition in which Lewis and Clark traveled?

TO see if there was any valuables in that hidden land that they had purchased from the french. ;)


Who went on the expedition with Lewis and Clark?

Sacagawea went with Lewis and Clark. she was invaluable to the explorers because she could translate for them in dealings with the Shoshones, whose land the expedition passed through.


Why was Sacajawea so helpful to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

She lived on the land that they were traveling. So she helped them find landmarks and tell them secrets of her land.