Lewis and Clark Expedition - Wikipedia
WEBThe Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase.
Lewis and Clark: Expedition, Purpose & Facts | HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · The Lewis and Clark Expedition began in 1804, when President Thomas Jefferson tasked Meriwether Lewis with exploring the lands west of the Mississippi River that comprised the Louisiana...
Lewis and Clark Expedition - Britannica
WEBApr 17, 2024 · Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–06) was a U.S. military expedition, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark, to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a major chapter in the history of American exploration.
Lewis and Clark: A Timeline of the Extraordinary Expedition
WEBJan 16, 2020 · Lewis and Clark: A Timeline of the Extraordinary Expedition. In 1804, Lewis and Clark set off on a journey filled with harrowing confrontations, harsh weather and fateful decisions as...
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - U.S. National Park Service
WEBBy any measure of scientific exploration, the Lewis and Clark Expedition—the nation’s first “road trip”—was phenomenally successful in terms of accomplishing its stated goals, expanding human knowledge, and spurring further curiosity and wonder about the American West. Last updated: September 16, 2020.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition - American History Central
WEBJan 30, 2023 · The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a military expedition that took place from May 14, 1804, to September 23, 1806. The expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the purpose was to explore the western frontier and find a water route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis & Clark Expedition | National Archives
WEBJun 2, 2021 · Students will learn that the United States purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803 and President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore west of the Mississippi River in 1804 — though the land was already inhabited and …
Lewis and Clark Expedition | Key Facts | Britannica
WEBList of important facts regarding the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark, this U.S. military expedition was sent to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a major chapter in the history of American exploration.
Lewis and Clark Story
WEBLewis had a successful army career when, in 1801, the newly elected Jefferson summoned him to work as his private secretary in the "President's House." Lewis chose a former Army comrade, 32-year-old William Clark, to be co-leader of the Expedition. Clark was born August 1, 1770, in Caroline County, Virginia.
Lewis and Clark: The Explorers' Corps of Discovery Expedition - Biography
WEBAug 2, 2023 · On May 14, 1804, co-commanders Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out from Camp Dubois, outside of St. Louis, Missouri, with a group of hearty, eager explorers. Dubbed the “Corps of...
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