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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.
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.
How old were Lewis and Clark when they began the expedition?
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 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 asked Lewis and Clark to lead an exploration of the western US?
thomas jefferson
In what order came first the us offers to buy new Orleans from France Lewis and clark lead the corps of discovery zebulon pike explores the southwest?
The correct answer is: The United States offers to purchase New Orleans from France, Lewis and Clark lead the Corps of Discovery, Zebulon Pike explores the Southwest.
Who explored Louisiana territory and points west?
Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark lead a group of men called the "Corps of Discovery" to explore the Louisiana Territory from 1804 to 1806.
Were Lewis and Clark related?
No, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were not related. They were chosen by President Thomas Jefferson to lead the Corps of Discovery expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory in 1804.
List the following events in the correct order in which they took place. Jefferson makes the Louisiana Purchase. The US offers to buy New Orleans from France. Lewis and Clark lead the Corps of Discove?
1. President Thomas Jefferson makes the Louisiana Purchase (1803)2. Lewis and Clark lead the Corps of Discovery (1804)3. Haiti wins its independence from France (1805)
Why were Lewis and clark chosen to lead the expedition?
Lewis was chosen for his expertise in natural history and geography, while Clark was selected for his knowledge of frontier skills and experience leading military expeditions. Together, their complementary skills made them ideal leaders for the Corps of Discovery expedition.
When did Sacajawea lead Lewis and Clark?
When Lewis and Clark wintered at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota, there they met Sacagawea and her husband in 1804. Toussaint Charbonneau was interviewed to interpret Hidatsa for the Lewis and Clark expedition, but Lewis and Clark (esp. Clark) were not overly impressed with him. However, Sacagawea his wife spoke Shoshone and Hidatsa, so they hired Charbonneau on November 4, and he and Sacagawea moved into Fort Mandan a week later. Sacagawea was 16 or 17 at this time.
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.
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.
When were Lewis and Clark chosen to lead the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase?
After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis, in January of 1803, to go on the journey. 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."
How did Lewis and Clark meet?
In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his presidential aide) to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. 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 Volunteers for North Western Discovery." At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis.
Who did sacagawea lead?
Lewis and Clark
Who did Jefferson persuade to sponsor an expedition to explore the new territory?
Thomas Jefferson persuaded Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. He appointed Lewis as the commander of the Corps of Discovery and also selected William Clark as his second-in-command. The expedition, known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition, aimed to map the territory, establish trade with Native American tribes, and find a practical route to the Pacific Ocean.
