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Considering the Lewis and Clark expedition, the fact that they were part of a scientific expedition was extremely important, especially during the Age of Enlightenment. The new knowledge they obtained about the Northwest's geography, Natural Resources, and native inhabitants sparked American interest in the west, and strengthened the nation's claim to the area. It also gave Americans a sense of pride at a time when they badly needed symbols of national triumph. Americans at this time realized that their new nation was still very much divided and relatively weak and Lewis and Clark's adventure offered Americans proof that the men of their nation could accomplish great deeds amidst enormous hardships.
Also spread was the idea of 'Manifest Destiny' as Americans increasingly assumed a continental destiny. This opened many door for poor families to go out and prosper throughout the late nineteenth century. However this also led to many Native Americans and earlier Hispanic settlers to be dispossessed, along with the great number of buffalo that Lewis and Clark themselves saw and were amazed by.
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What part of the US did Lewis and Clark explored?
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory.
How did Meriwether Lewis and William Clark effect the US?
They set the stage for the westward expansion. Because of them, the USA now reaches from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Who did Lewis and clark influence to help the US pursue a policy of expansion?
As a team (although Lewis was the primary agent), Lewis and Clark influenced no less significant a person than the President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, in their attempt to help the United States grow both territorially and economically. With their wilderness and leadership experience as legitimizing factors, Lewis and Clark were instrumental in decisions made by the American government to look carefully westwards for opportunities to expand as a nation.
What territory did the Lewis and clark expedition give the US claim to?
NnnLouisiana :)
Which US president was in office during the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Thomas Jefferson
What was the impact for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
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! :)
What part of the US did Lewis and Clark explored?
Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory.
How did Meriwether Lewis and William Clark effect the US?
They set the stage for the westward expansion. Because of them, the USA now reaches from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
What did Lewis and clark teach us?
nothing
Who was the first one out of Lewis and clark to travel across the us?
meriwether lewis
How do you spell the first name of Lewis from Lewis and Clark?
Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809) and William Clark were the explorers of the Louisiana Territory and US Northwest from 1804 to 1806.
Who was president of the US at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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.
Who did Lewis and clark influence to help the US pursue a policy of expansion?
As a team (although Lewis was the primary agent), Lewis and Clark influenced no less significant a person than the President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, in their attempt to help the United States grow both territorially and economically. With their wilderness and leadership experience as legitimizing factors, Lewis and Clark were instrumental in decisions made by the American government to look carefully westwards for opportunities to expand as a nation.
What areas of the present US were explored by Lewis and Clark?
The Northwest
What was Lewis first name?
His full name was "Meriwether Lewis." Both he and William Clark did not have a middle name. He is not to be confused with Meriwether Lewis Clark, William Clark's son or Meriwether Lewis Randolph, Thomas Jefferson's grandson.
Who was commissioned by US Congress in 1804 to explore and map the western US?
Lewis and Clark
How did Sacajawea make a contribution to us?
She was a guide and translator for Lewis and Clark.
