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Encore: Lewis and Clark I Into the Wild | 1
Mar 13, 2024
Join Lewis and Clark on their westward journey encountering risks, Native American tribes, and geopolitical tensions. Learn about President Jefferson's ambitions, Captain Lewis's leadership, and the Corps of Discovery facing challenges and making key alliances.
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- Lewis and Clark's expedition aimed to establish a transcontinental water route to the Pacific Ocean, changing the map of North America.
- Interactions with Native American tribes were crucial for the expedition's success, aiming to unite tribes under American influence for a successful westward journey.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition: Setting Out to Explore US Territory
In 1804, at President Jefferson's request, Maryweather Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery to explore the new US territory acquired through the Louisiana Purchase. The expedition aimed to reach the Pacific Ocean, changing the map of North America. Despite challenges like encountering rumors of tiny men with big heads and facing vast grasslands with no trees for shelter or fuel, the group embarked on a perilous journey of over 7,000 miles to uncover uncharted lands and establish a transcontinental water route.
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