What are facts about The Lewis and Clark journey?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory. The journey began in 1804 and lasted over two years, covering more than 8,000 miles. The expedition's primary goal was to find a practical route from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean while also studying the area's plants, animals, and indigenous peoples.