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The Lewis and Clark Expedition started at St. Louis and went up the Missouri River. When could not follow the river further, they bargained with the Native Americans for horses and crossed the Continental Divide. Then they followed the Snake River to the Pacific Ocean.

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Actually, 4. The Columbia, Snake, and Clearwater.

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they took the Missouri River, struggled across the Continental Divide at Lemhi Pass, and headed west along the Salmon

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Who explored the American West to the Pacific Ocean in 1804?

Louis and Clark reached the Pacific ocean in 1805.


Where did Louis and clark travel to?

The Pacific Ocean


What was Louis and clark tryng to reach?

They were trying to find the Northwest passage to the Pacific.


What landmark did Lewis and Clark reach 3000 miles from St. Louis?

Pacific ocean


When did Lewis and clark discover the pacific ocean?

Lewis and Clark reached the Pacific Ocean on November 5, 1805. The explorers began their journey home on March 23, 1806. On July 3, after crossing the Continental Divide, the Corps split into two teams so Lewis could explore the Marias River. Lewis and Clark stayed separated until they reached the confluence of the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers on August 11. Once reunited, the Corps was able to return home quickly via the Missouri River. They reached St. Louis on September 23, 1806.


Did Louis and Clark explore Texas?

No they where sent up the Mississippi to find a passage way to the pacific ocean


Who explored The Louisiana Purchase and charted a route all the way to the pacific ocean?

Louis and Clark hope this helps


Which expodition arrived at the Pacific Ocean in 1805?

Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and came back in 1806 this is called the Louis and Clark Expedition.


When did Lewis and Clark explore Louisana?

They didn't. They explored the Lousiana Purchase. Headed west from St. Louis to the Pacific Coast.


What effect did the Louis and Clark expeditiave on the nation?

They found out what was in the area, that there was no route to the Pacific, and opened the land for settlements and eventually statehood.


How far did Lewis and Clark travel from St. Louis to the Ocean?

It was 7,689 miles the entire trip, so from St. Louis to the Pacific was just around half of that, 3,884 miles.


What was the jump off point of Lewis and Clark expedition?

St Louis, Missouri was the starting point and the Pacific Ocean in Oregon was the final stop.