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John Ordway joined the Lewis and Clark expedition as a sergeant in the Corps of Discovery primarily due to his experience as a soldier and frontiersman. His skills in navigation, leadership, and survival were valuable for the expedition's goals of exploring the newly acquired western territories of the United States, mapping routes, and establishing relations with Native American tribes. Additionally, the expedition offered him the opportunity for adventure and the potential for personal advancement in a burgeoning nation.
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Did Lewis and clark go north or south?
they went south on the Missouri river
Did Dr Benjamin Rush go with Lewis and Clark on the expedition?
yes/no I do not know
When did Lewis and clark go to fort mandan?
Lewis and Clark went to the Mandan-Hidatsa Indian villages on 25 October 1804, where they spent the winter. (http://www.fortmandan.com/planningyourvisit/fortmandan.asp)
How did Lewis and Clark first meet?
The president wanted lewis to go look around the new land they bought from france, which is called the louisanna purchase and lewis wanted clark as his co-worker. thats how they first met. answered by a 6th grader.
When did Lewis and Clark go on their expedition?
The interest of the expedition was sparked in earlier 1803, but they actually left August 31, 1803.
Where did john colter go to school?
john colter had to be educated, because he was a private in the army before he worked with Lewis and clark
Why did Lewis and Clark go out west?
Lewis and Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the west.
what is lewis and clark?
lwe
Did Sacajawea marry Lewis and clark?
No, Sacagawea did not marry Meriwether Lewis or William Clark. However, she did go on an expedition with Lewis and Clark along with her husband, Toussaint Charbonneau.
Did Lewis and Clark go in the army?
Yes. Lewis and Clark had both been in the army before the expedition. Lewis had been a captain and Clark a lieutenant. They were reinstated for the purposes of the expedition.
Did Sacajawea's husband go on the Lewis and Clark's expedition?
Yes, Toussaint Charbonneau, Her husband, was an interpreter for Lewis and Clark
Which direction did Lewis and clark go?
WEST!
When did Lewis and clark go exploring?
Saturday
Why did Sacajawea go with Lewis and clark?
as a translator
Where did Lewis and Clark go after Sacagawea and her husband joined the expedition?
Actually, he joined the expediton when Lewis and Clark found them.(Toussaint and Sacagawea)
Why did Sacajawea go along with Lewis and clark?
as a translator
What nicknames does Glen Ordway go by?
Glen Ordway goes by The Big O.
