Who were Lewis and Clark and why were they chosen for the expedition?

After the Louisiana Purchase Treaty was made, Jefferson initiated an exploration of the newly purchased land and the territory beyond the “great rock mountains” in the West. He chose Meriwether Lewis to lead an expedition, who in turn solicited the help of William Clark.

What did Lewis and Clark do on the expedition?

Lewis and Clark’s team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains. They brought back journals filled with details about Native American tribes and scientific notes about plants and animals they’d never seen before. They also brought back stories—tales that made other Americans dream about heading west.

What was the Lewis and Clark expedition in simple terms?

A journey made by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, to explore the American Northwest, newly purchased from France, and some territories beyond. The information that Lewis and Clark gathered was of great help in the settlement of the West. (See also Louisiana Purchase.)

What did Lewis and Clark do that was important?

Lewis and Clark Expedition Legacy The Corps had traveled more than 8,000 miles, produced invaluable maps and geographical information, identified at least 120 animal specimens and 200 botanical samples and initiated peaceful relations with dozens of Native American tribes.

Did Lewis and Clark find gold?

The Lewis and Clark Exposition Gold dollar is a commemorative coin that was struck in 1904 and 1905 as part of the United States government’s participation in the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, held in the latter year in Portland, Oregon….Lewis and Clark Exposition gold dollar.

Composition	90\% gold 10\% copper
Years of minting	1904–1905
Obverse

Did Lewis and Clark love each other?

Lewis was obsessed — the term is not overstated — obsessed with defining his relationship to Clark. In a society that held back from discussing male-male intimacy, there was no way of labeling this thing that had so intensely developed between them during the brief six months they had served together.