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Lewis and Clark were trying to find out what the Louisiana Purchase consisted of.

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Q: Was the Corps of Discovery looking for the Northwest Passage?
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What was the over Northwest passage?

The Northwest Passage from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean that Lewis and Clark sought after on the Discovery Corps Expedition does not exist. Another could be the sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways along the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. There are also northwest passages to destinations, such as India.


What were some of the dangers the Corps and Discovery face?

Its the corps of discovery not the corps and discovery


When did the corps of discovery leave?

The Corps of Discovery, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, left St. Louis on May 14, 1804, on their expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory.


What were some danger the corps of discovery faced?

Its the corps of discovery not the corps and discovery


What is day did the Corps Discovery returned?

just type in "Who were the corps of discovery?" and you might get your answer.


What did Lewis and Clark call their expedition?

corps of discovery 1804-1806


What is the name of Lewis and Clark expedition?

the Lewis and clark expedition


Why was york important to the corps of discovery?

why was york impportant to the corps


Who leaders of corps of discovery?

sacagawea was the corp of discovery leader


What is the Corps of Discovery?

The Corps of Discovery was the group of people who accompanied Lewis and Clark through the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Territory. The Corps of Discovery consisted of 45 men including York (a slave), and Sacagawea.


Did the French discover the Northwest Passage by following the Mississippi River?

The Northwest Passage from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean that Lewis and Clark sought after on the discovery corps expedition does not exist. However, there is "a sea route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America via waterways amidst the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.[1][2] The various islands of the archipelago are separated from one another and the Canadian mainland by a series of Arctic waterways collectively known as the Northwest Passages or Northwestern Passages." -http://en.wikipedia.org/


What was sacagaweas role in the corps of discovery?

She act as translator and guide.