they tried to find a passge to the Pacific Ocean
Lewis and Clark's expedition (1804-1806) significantly impacted the United States by expanding knowledge of the vast western territories acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. Their journey provided valuable information about the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region, paving the way for westward expansion. The expedition also strengthened U.S. claims to the Pacific Northwest and stimulated interest in exploration and settlement, ultimately contributing to the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Thomas Jefferson
The US first minted nickels in 1866.You may have a 2004 nickel minted to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. It carries the date 1803 on the back to indicate the year that the expedition began.
The Louisiana purchase and the east coast.(Excluding Florida)
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.
Lewis and Clark's expedition (1804-1806) significantly impacted the United States by expanding knowledge of the vast western territories acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. Their journey provided valuable information about the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region, paving the way for westward expansion. The expedition also strengthened U.S. claims to the Pacific Northwest and stimulated interest in exploration and settlement, ultimately contributing to the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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the lewis and clark expedition in 1804-1806
Thomas jefferson
The Lewis and Clark expedition created by US President Jefferson, brought back important information that was helpful to the US. No one knew exactly would be found during the expedition, however, the expedition mapped out more definitely what the boundaries of the Louisiana Territory were and what wildlife and Native Tribes were discovered. The expedition also put to rest the idea that there was a northwest waterway to Asia via the territory.
Thomas Jefferson
to find new land for the us government right after the revaluation.
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark led an expedition to the Louisiana Territory and US Northwest from 1804 to 1806, referred to as the Corps of Discovery.
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark were the explorers of the Louisiana Territory and US Northwest from 1804 to 1806.
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.
He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition west. He led to the US getting the west.