The Lewis and Clark Experience



The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a federally funded expedition of exploration through the American wilderness to and from the Pacific Ocean Coast. The expedition took place from 1804 to 1806, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. The expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, two captains of the United States Army.

The expedition had several goals:

  • To explore the uncharted territory of the Louisiana Purchase
  • To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean
  • To learn more about the Native American tribes of the West
  • To establish American claims to the Pacific Northwest

The expedition began in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 14, 1804. Lewis and Clark led a group of 33 men, including Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who served as an interpreter and guide. The expedition traveled up the Missouri River, across the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River to the Pacific Ocean.

Along the way, Lewis and Clark encountered a variety of challenges, including harsh weather, difficult terrain, and dangerous wildlife. They also made contact with numerous Native American tribes. Lewis and Clark carefully documented their journey in journals and maps.

The expedition reached the Pacific Ocean on November 7, 1805. They spent the winter at Fort Clatsop in what is now Oregon. In the spring of 1806, they began their journey back to St. Louis. They arrived on September 23, 1806.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition was a major success. It was the first American expedition to cross the Rocky Mountains and reach the Pacific Ocean. The expedition also provided valuable information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the West. The expedition also helped to establish American claims to the Pacific Northwest.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition is one of the most important events in American history. It helped to open up the West to settlement and paved the way for American expansion across the continent.


 

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