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Why were Lewis and Clark sent to the Louisiana territory?
Lewis and Clark were sent to the Louisiana Territory to explore new land.
Where did Lewis and clark end up?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition ended in the Pacific Ocean near present-day Astoria, Oregon. They reached the mouth of the Columbia River in November 1805, marking the successful completion of their journey to explore the western territory of the United States.
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.
How old were Lewis and clark when they went on their expedition?
At the time of their expedition, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. Clark was among the oldest in the group, but it would be Toussaint Charbonneau who would be the youngest.
What was the group of Lewis and Clark expedition called?
The group of explorers who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition was called the Corps of Discovery. It included soldiers, interpreters, and guides who helped the expedition navigate the unknown territory.
What did sacagwea do?
Interpreted for Lewis and clark on their expedition in the Louisiana and Oregon territory
Territory beyond Louisiana along the Columbia River explored by Lewis and Clark?
Oregon Country
Who were the explorers who crossed the Louisiana purchase territory and went on to Oregon and the pacific coast?
Lewis and clark
How much did Oregon cost?
Lewis and Clark explored parts of Oregon as part of the Louisiana Territory. In 1846 under President James K. Polk the U.S. signed a treaty with Britain that gave the U.S. possession of the Oregon territory.
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.
Who was Oregons founder?
Robert Gray, a fur trader, came to Oregon 1st so I think he found it. but Lewis and Clark found it also
Lewis and Clark followed what river when they explored the territory the US purchased?
Missouri then the Columbian Rivers
Who explored the Louisiana Territory and what major river did they follow?
Lewis and Clark followed the Missouri river.
Did Louis and clark use the Oregon trail Oregon trail?
No, the Oregon Trail was used by people moving to settle in Oregon later in the Nineteenth Century. It didn't exist yet when Lewis and Clark surveyed the land the United States gained in the Louisiana Purchase. In fact, the Oregon Territory was not even a part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Where was clark and lewis expedition?
Lewis and Clark were commisioned by Thomas Jefferson to explore the Lousiana Purchase territory. Starting from St. Louis, they traveled through the territory and ended in Fort Clatsop in the Oregon territory where they saw the Pacific Ocean. A map of their route can be viewed under Related Links.
Why was the Oregon territory important to the US?
Lewis & Clark Expedition Contiguity (it bordered the US)Settlement
What was the territory beyond the Louisiana along the Columbia river explored by Lewis and Clark?
The territory beyond Louisiana along the Columbia River explored by Lewis and Clark was part of the Oregon Country. They traveled through this region in 1805-1806, documenting the landscape, wildlife, and interactions with Native American tribes. Their expedition was instrumental in expanding knowledge of the American West.
