Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804

By: Sarang Janakiraman What things were discovered on the unknown Purchase? lands Was of the it Louisiana something

explorers,

Meriwether

Lewis,

and

William Clark, to explore! First of all, the two lean men were required to map out routes and see which rivers existed and see if they could befriend the Native

mysterious? What happened to two famed and important explorers when they set foot on the land? All the answers to these questions are known by many today. In 1804, Thomas Jefferson, president of the United States at the ` time, purchase made as a the new land

Americans in existence with strong benevolence. A few days later, as the books say, Lewis and Clark were to start their adventure in Saint Louis, Missouri, the gateway to the western frontier. As the journey began, they documented plant life, rock

specimens, and animal species like the buffalo, pine and fern, and

known

Louisiana

Purchase. Because of all the conflicts that were currently persisting on with France, Jefferson went with his gut on exploring this unknown land. At first, President Jefferson knew that this land could not present as very important but realized that this land was worth discovering anyway. So, as a result, Thomas Jefferson sent two famed limestone. With

them a high level of morale, they did not know that they were going to be put to the ultimate test and help was the only to remove this devastating

hurdle. This challenge would also put anyone to the test if they were to step into Lewis and Clarks shoes. The Native Americans,

happened to Lewis and Clark?

something that the two awestruck explorers knew nothing about, were going to put the two men to the ultimate test. Lucky enough for them, they actually befriended a French

trapper and his wife happened to know the land extremely well. This altruistic woman, Sacagawea, not Also, Lewis and Clark found many Native American artifacts, and they noted down resources that

French but a very generous Native American woman, helped assist the two explorers on their journey and protect them against violent tribes. If Sacagawea were not there, what kind of the unthinkable could have

America could rely on. These artifacts included old clocks, very old and rustic furniture, and many artifacts from centuries ago! In fact, some of these items can be found in todays history museums and other items have been made in correspondence to the

original artifacts. In the end, there is still mystery to be solved on why Lewis and Clark

somehow separated. Some believe that the separated because they go lost, and others believe that they did not appreciate each other anymore. Regardless, it is still affirmative that Lewis and Clark were the most recognizable explorers that America obtained!