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The Louisiana Territory had been a land purchase transaction by the United States of America of 828,800 square miles of the French territory "Louisiane" in 1803. The U.S. paid 60 million francs ($11,250,000) plus cancellation of debts worth 18 million francs ($3,750,000), a total cost of $15,000,000 for the Louisiana Territory. After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis to go on the journey.
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Who headed the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
What year did Lewis invite Clark to join the expedition?
In 1803 Clark received a letter from Meriwether Lewis, inviting him to help lead an expedition of the territories west of the Mississippi River.
Who was on the Lewis and clark expedition on 1804-1805?
Lewis and clark obviously. lead by Sacajawea who carried her child on her back throughout the expidition Lewis and clark obviously. lead by Sacajawea who carried her child on her back throughout the expidition
Who ordered Lewis and Clark to lead the expedition?
First of all, it was Meriwhether Lewis who was assigned to explore the West. Clark would offer to join up with the Discovery Corp weeks after Meriwether Lewis started his journey. And it was President Thomas Jefferson who assigned Lewis.
How many states did the Lewis and clark expedition pass through?
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). And being that the expedition began in Pittsburgh, states the expedition passed through would include: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, then Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Washington. If you don't believe that the Lewis and Clark expedition began in Pittsburgh, please refer to the link below and it will lead you to the first entry of the Lewis and Clark Journals.
Who headed the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark did, hence the expedition's name. Clark was supposed to be second banana, but Lewis wanted him to co-lead the expedition. Lewis let Clark co-lead as soon as they left.
Who did Thomas Jefferson choose to lead the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Lewis
Who lead the expedition into the Louisiana territory?
lewis and clark
What if Sacagawea was not with Lewis and Clark?
Sacagawea wouldn't have been known for her famous expedition that she lead Lewis and Clark on
Who lead the first American expedition into Indian territory?
Lewis and Clark
Which two men where selected to lead the expedition?
Lewis and Clark were selected to lead the expedition to explore the western United States.
What year did Lewis invite Clark to join the expedition?
In 1803 Clark received a letter from Meriwether Lewis, inviting him to help lead an expedition of the territories west of the Mississippi River.
What year did Lewis and Clark lead expedition?
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What did sacagewea do?
Sacajawea lead Lewis and Clark through their expedition to the pacific ocean.
Who was on the Lewis and clark expedition on 1804-1805?
Lewis and clark obviously. lead by Sacajawea who carried her child on her back throughout the expidition Lewis and clark obviously. lead by Sacajawea who carried her child on her back throughout the expidition
Who did Jefferson choose to lead the expedition to the pacific ocean?
lewis and clark ok ok +
How did Lewis and clark know each other?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark became friends when they met during the Northwest Campaign. At the time Lewis was serving under Clark and they became fast friends.
