The Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took place from 1804 to 1806, significantly benefited the United States by providing valuable scientific data, mapping new territories, and establishing relations with Native American tribes. Their exploration helped to expand knowledge of the geography, flora, and fauna of the western regions, paving the way for westward expansion. Additionally, the expedition bolstered the U.S. claim to the Oregon Territory and facilitated future exploration and settlement, contributing to the country's growth and development.
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Thomas Jefferson
they tried to find a passge to the pacific ocean
The Louisiana purchase and the east coast.(Excluding Florida)
The US minted four different nickels to honor the Lewis and Clark expedition's bicentennial during 2004-2005. In circulated condition, none are worth more than face value.
Thomas Jefferson was president at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. infact, he sent Lewis out to explore and Lewis chose Clark to come along. So, Thomas Jefferson had a huge influence on the expedition.
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the lewis and clark expedition in 1804-1806
Thomas jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark were the explorers of the Louisiana Territory and US Northwest from 1804 to 1806.
they tried to find a passge to the pacific ocean
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.
Meriweather Lewis and William Clark led the expedition that explored the Louisiana Territory for the US government.
to find new land for the us government right after the revaluation.
Jefferson conceived and ordered the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. Additionally, Jefferson wished to validate US territorial claims, as purchased from France, over prospective claims by Spain.
Today, we see Lewis and Clark's impact. It is everywhere, from the farming in Nebraska to the roads in Colorado! Lewis and Clark kept journals, so we have those to tell us what it was like in the days of Lewis and Clark. Lewis and Clark told what it was really like here, [in the Midwest] so then the east knew what here [the Midwest] was like. That made it possible that people settle here! :)