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Lewis and Clark reached the Three Forks on the Missouri River on July 25, 1805. They would immediately move on, some 25 more miles, up the westernmost of the forks, what they would name a few days later the Jefferson River.

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When did Lewis and Clark find the Three Forks?

On July 25, 1805 William Clark reached the Three Forks and immediately moved on, some 25 mroe miles, up the westernmost of the forks, what they would name a few days later the Jefferson River. Lewis was two days behind him and on the 26th Clark went another 12 miles up the Jefferson, then turned back to the Three Forks to explore the middle fork, which they named the Madison River, after James Madison, then Secretary of State. On the 27th, he returned to the Three Forks at 3:00 pm and Lewis had arrived at 9:00 am.


What are three facts about Lewis and Clark's journey?

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06) 1.) 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).2.) At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33.3.) The party of nearly 30 --including Lewis and Clark, three sergeants, 22 enlisted men, volunteers, interpreters, and Clark's slave.


What is William Clark famous for?

William Clark along with Meriwether Lewis formed the famous explorers Lewis and Clark. They went on a three year expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. They were also tasked with claiming the Oregon Territory for the United States.


What year did the Lewis and Clark expedition leave St. Louis?

The party of nearly 30 --including Lewis and Clark, three sergeants, 22 enlisted men, volunteers, interpreters, and Clark's slave -- departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River.


What happened in the Lewis and Clark journey?

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06) 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 Discovery." At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. From there, they sailed down the Ohio River towards St. Louis. The party of nearly 30 --including Lewis and Clark, three sergeants, 22 enlisted men, volunteers, interpreters, and Clark's slave -- departed St. Louis in May 1804 heading up the Missouri River. They would spend their first winter at Fort Mandan at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota. It took about 3 weeks to build Fort Mandan, which they named for the local natives, and they settled in on Nov. 27, 1804. There, they acquired a guide and translator, the Shoshone woman Sacagawea. In spring 1805, they continued to the headwaters of the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide, and headed west along the Salmon, Snake, and Columbia rivers to the Pacific. They returned to St. Louis the following year.

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What did Lewis and clark name the three forks in the river?

Lewis and Clark named the three forks in the river after the president and two cabinet members. The members names were Madison and Gallatin.


When did Lewis and Clark find the Three Forks?

On July 25, 1805 William Clark reached the Three Forks and immediately moved on, some 25 mroe miles, up the westernmost of the forks, what they would name a few days later the Jefferson River. Lewis was two days behind him and on the 26th Clark went another 12 miles up the Jefferson, then turned back to the Three Forks to explore the middle fork, which they named the Madison River, after James Madison, then Secretary of State. On the 27th, he returned to the Three Forks at 3:00 pm and Lewis had arrived at 9:00 am.


Who are three famous pioneers?

Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea


Who was the person name who made the Kentucky Derby?

no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation. no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation.


What three explorers of land purchased from France?

lewis, clark, and sacawea


What are three facts about Lewis and Clark's journey?

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-06) 1.) 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).2.) At the time, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33.3.) The party of nearly 30 --including Lewis and Clark, three sergeants, 22 enlisted men, volunteers, interpreters, and Clark's slave.


What were three goals for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

The three main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition were to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase, establish trade with Native American tribes, and find a water route across the continent for commerce. Additionally, they were tasked with studying the flora, fauna, and geography of the region and documenting their findings.


Who are the three famous explorers?

Meriwether Lewis William Clark Christopher Columbus


Did Lewis and Clark have beards?

No. They all shaved on a regular basis (three times a week)


How long did it take lewis and clark to get to the west coast?

about three years from 1803 to 1806


What is a good example of a question that should be split?

A good example is a question that asks more than one thing. "Where did Lewis and Clark start their journey and who did they meet?" This could be split into: "Where did Lewis and Clark start their journey across America?" & "Who did Lewis and Clark meet on their journey?" Another: "What is the habitat of the badger, do they live in caves and how many babies do they have?" This asks three different questions. Another: "Who is on the Drachma coin and what is one worth?" Again, asks two different things.


Where is the Three Forks Community Library in Three Forks located?

The address of the Three Forks Community Library is: 607 Main St, Three Forks, 59752 1350