Lewis and Clark (16 avr. 1804 – 23 sept. 1806)
Description:
Lewis and Clark (1804 – 06):A huge part of the history of American exploration and expansion, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark were sent to explore land obtained from the Louisiana Purchase. Thomas Jefferson wanted to send them to explore the Missouri River, make diplomatic contact with Native Americans, and expand the American fur trade. However, the mission became much more in depth after the Louisiana purchase, when Napoleon sold 828,000 square miles of territory for $27 million. Jefferson asked his personal secretary, Meriwether Lewis, to lead the expedition and they set out for the west.
https://www.britannica.com/event/Lewis-and-Clark-Expedition
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
16 avr. 1804
23 sept. 1806
~ 2 years and 5 months