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Ben Seiden

Lewis and Clark led the first US expedition to the Pacific Coast from 1804 to 1806 as directed by President Thomas Jefferson. Their main objectives were to study the regions' geography, plants, animals, and native peoples along the Missouri River, and to establish trade and assert US sovereignty. Though they did not discover an all-water route to the Pacific, they succeeded in their mission by cataloging hundreds of new species, mapping the terrain, and fostering better relations with indigenous groups.

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Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 By: Ben Seiden
Who they were Lewis and Clark were Explorers. They were sent to do so by Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson said to them: " Beginning at the mouth of the Missouri, you will take observations of latitude and longitude at all remarkable points on the river, & especially at the mouths of rivers, at rapids, at islands & other places & objects distinguished by such natural marks & characters of a durable kind, as that they may with certainty be recognized hereafter....The variations of the compass too, in different places should be noticed. "
Background info Their main objective was to study the regions animals, plants, and the geography. Another goal was to establish trade and U.S. sovereignty over the native peoples along the Missouri River.
Importance They led the first expedition to the Pacific cost in the United States. They succeeded with what they were sent to do. In the end, they were able to find and categorize 122 new animals and 178 plants, mapped the geography, and achieved friendlier relations with the natives. However, they did not find an all water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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Lewis and clark

  • 1. Lewis and Clark 1804-1806 By: Ben Seiden
  • 2. Who they were Lewis and Clark were Explorers. They were sent to do so by Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson said to them: " Beginning at the mouth of the Missouri, you will take observations of latitude and longitude at all remarkable points on the river, & especially at the mouths of rivers, at rapids, at islands & other places & objects distinguished by such natural marks & characters of a durable kind, as that they may with certainty be recognized hereafter....The variations of the compass too, in different places should be noticed. "
  • 3. Background info Their main objective was to study the regions animals, plants, and the geography. Another goal was to establish trade and U.S. sovereignty over the native peoples along the Missouri River.
  • 4. Importance They led the first expedition to the Pacific cost in the United States. They succeeded with what they were sent to do. In the end, they were able to find and categorize 122 new animals and 178 plants, mapped the geography, and achieved friendlier relations with the natives. However, they did not find an all water route to the Pacific Ocean.