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    1) Meriwether Lewis and William Clark‚ was called upon Thomas Jefferson‚ and went on an expedition to see the land that was west of the Mississippi‚ known as the Louisiana Territory that had been purchased from France in 1803. Lewis and Clark set off on their trail‚ it began near St. Louis‚ Missouri‚in may. There group often called the Corps of Discovery named by the historians faced almost every obstacle that ever was on the planet on their trip. Louis and Clark faced horrible weather they also

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    “The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark” Have you ever heard of Lewis and Clark? They made a great trip across America. They discovered new land‚ plants‚ and animals. They also made many friends and enemies along the way. They helped shape America with their trip across it (Gragg 2‚ 5). The two commanders of the trip were Lewis and Clark. They Were the first people of America to go where they are going. Thomas Jefferson was the one who sent them on the trip. At this time they didn’t realize

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    The journals kept by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during their expedition were an extremely important part of the United States of America’s history specifically in the scientific field. Lewis and Clark explored North America to discover many new things in nature‚ find new possible trade routes‚ see potential threats to westward expansion‚ look at the possibility to invent new natural resources‚ and the list goes on and on. They also worked together with people of vast races and/or backgrounds

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    On the incredible journey of Lewis and Clark many new animals were discovered. Maryweather Lewis was naturalist and explorer. He documented 11 birds‚ 11 mammals and 2 fish that were unknown to naturalists. He actually brought his trusty dog‚ Seaman along for the journey. Seaman was a 150 pound‚ big‚ black Newfoundland dog. He was very intelligent and was bought in Pittsburg‚ Pennsylvania for $20. What cost $20.00 in 1800 would cost $260.40 now; today $260 is the average you would pay for a Newfoundland

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    Meriwether Lewis and William Clark paved the way of the west for the present day American citizens. They traveled over 8‚000 miles across the country by sailing‚ walking‚ canoeing and riding horses. Lewis was in charge of documenting all of the new plants and animals they came across. Clark took the responsibility for composing the maps of the rivers and the land in the west. Together‚ and with the help of their fellow members of the Corp of Discovery‚ they made one of the most memorized expeditions to this

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    Discovered by Spanish and French conquistadors in the 17th and 18th centuries and explored by famous pioneer/explorers Lewis and Clark in 1805‚ Oregon is the 33rd state to be admitted to the United States. Oregon received statehood on February 14‚ 1859. Lewis and Clark explored Oregon while on their journey to find the Northwest Passage. Lewis and Clark both described Oregon as a “beautiful woodland paradise”‚ with its diverse wildlife and flora. Oregon is located on the Pacific Coast‚ above California

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    title of the book is The Journals of Lewis and Clark. 2.A. The authors are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark‚ edited by Bernard DeVoto 3.A. The publisher is Houghton Mifflin Company in 1953 4.A. The book is about Lewis and Clark’s personal journals kept over the duration of their exploration of previously unexplored territory. 2. Content Analysis 2.A. In the preface‚ the editor explains the differences between his and an editor named Thwaites edits of Lewis and Clark’s original journals. He

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    Lewis and Clark: the Imperialist of America‚ 1803 -1806 The Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803 to 1806‚ was a very important adventure‚ which had significant bearings on the whole of the American nation; declaring American sovereignty in the West‚ advancing American trade‚ and promoting peace between Indian tribes‚ while attempting to establish a peaceful and profitable relationship with the Native Americans. Thus‚ Lewis and Clark are viewed as ¡§brave adventurers who went where no one had gone

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    and Lewis and Clark Impact American Culture? Lewis and Clark were two men‚ given a mission by President Thomas Jefferson in April of 1803 to chart all the lands‚ organisms‚ and cultures included within the Louisiana Purchase. The main purpose‚ however‚ was to find some sort of fabled Northwest passage that would speed up the land trade. Considered the most important expedition in American History by nearly all‚ people often forget the trail of mayhem and sorrow that would follow Lewis and

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    While attending Lewis & Clark College I will foster my passion for nature‚ environmental advocacy‚ and politics. Participating in things like the Environmental Living Learning Community will provide an engaging and enriching space to form long-lasting connections with people who share the same desire to promote environmental sustainability. Portland and the beautifully wooded campus at Lewis & Clark provide the type of natural environment that inspires my initiative for environmental advocacy. I

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