Lewis and Clark Expedition

On April 30, in 1803 there was a land deal between the United States, and France; in which the United States representatives in Paris agreed to pay 15 million dollars acquiring approximately 827,000 square miles of land West of the Mississippi River. With this purchase the United States doubled in size and eventually purchased and owned 828,000,000 square miles of France. This land deal was known as the Louisiana Purchase. It was the single largest purchase of land ever acquired by the United…

several hundred years in America’s history we have become a nation through western expansion, it has helped forge and pave the way of the American culture we know today. Throughout western expansion, famous explorers including but not limited to, Lewis and Clark, contributed to the growth of the country as a whole, as well as contributing to the result in steady progression of industrialization, territorial gain, and both economic and social prosperity throughout the country. Determination,…

came from the Montana state plant. In 1805, on its westward climb to the Pacific, the Lewis and Clark Expedition met members of the Salish Tribe at a meadow called Ross’ Hole, on the East Fork of the Bitterroot. After a few days traveling downstream, the explorers decided to camp on Lolo Creek. The campsite at Lolo Creek, about 11 miles south of Missoula, is today the Travelers’ Rest State Park. The expedition would camp there once again in 1806 on the return…

All of the presidents of the United States were great people. They have accomplished many things and handled huge responsiblites, but still managed through it. All the presidents showed leadership. Although many of the presidents were great such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln was the strongest president. Abraham Lincoln accomplished amazing things, as while as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson did. Although these three president achieved great things, but…

general store owner. Born on January 6th 1799 in Bainbridge, New York passed on May 27th 1831, a very accomplished man. Jedediah grew to love travel and explored large areas, this after becoming the first American to read the 1814 edition of Lewis and Clark. He made his first trip in his teens. In his travels he rediscovered the South Pass and “ascend the Missouri River” in a fur collecting business of 100 enterprising men. He also crossed the Mighty Rockies and was the first American to…

ended up going through the most dangerous of waters. He finds a river now known as the Columbia River. Through the rules of the Doctrine of discovery the United States was given claim over the territory since an American had found it. Robert Greys expedition lasted 7 days. During this time he started trading with the tribes up and down the river. When he started heading North he ran into George Vancouver, Robert Grey talked about his discovery and made him angry. Vancouver ended up going to the…

to explore the west. In February 1803 an expedition to the west was funded. Meriwether Lewis, who was Thomas Jefferson’s personal secretary, and Lewis’ dear friend William Clark lead an expedition to the west, with 50 other men accompanying them. The expedition started in St. Louis and was expected to go to the Pacific Ocean. Along the journey, they met a Native American woman named Sacajawea, who helped guide the expedition. The Lewis and Clark expedition took a little over two years. They…

I would like to know first of all if she was at all scared or worried to make the journey all the way from North Dakota to the Pacific Ocean. If it was difficult to bare a child not only at such a young age, but also on a expedition. What was running through her mind when she was kidnapped and forced into marrying an older man. Did she ever consider she would be the first woman to vote. Did she consider herself important to woman's rights. Did she ever consider how many people…

A Oregon has a marvelous agriculture including many crops and animals. Oregon has two main crops; hazelnuts and pears. Hazelnuts are the state nut. Hazelnuts are high in protein and fiber. 95% of America’s hazelnuts are produced in Oregon. Another important crop is the pear, the state’s fruit. Oregon is 2nd in the nation for pear production. Cows are an important part of Oregon’s agriculture. Oregon is in the top five for milk quality. Cows produce 6.5 gallons of milk everyday! Milk is also the…

Audubon, Meriwether Lewis (who died on the Trace in 1809), and Ulysses S. Grant are among the famous Americans to have traveled the Natchez Trace. One of the most tragic events to occur along the Natchez Trace during its “national” era was the death of Meriwether Lewis. Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was on his way to Washington on the Trace when he rode up to Grinder’s Stand to spend the evening. Sometime during the night, the wife of the inn-owner entered Lewis’ room to find…