Lieutenant Zebulon Pike was sent by Jefferson to explore the Upper Mississippi River valley and present-day Colorado.
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He explored Cuba to find gold and glory.
they explored the new world because the hopelessness of their daily lives caused them to think that it would be better to risk death and cross the Atlantic Ocean than to stay there, where they could not improve
June 6, 1944 (6/6/44) - Allied forces made amphibious assaults on the beaches of France while Paratroopers made dropped behind enemy lines in an effort to cut off German troops from their support. attached is a site that goes into depth for you to explore.
Ships and navigation improved in the 1400 and 1500's. Ships got rudders and moveable sails. With these they were able to move better and catch winds rather than just sitting waiting for wind. Tools for navigation improved as well. The astrolabe was invented to allow the use of longitude and latitude settings. Ships were also bigger.
Countries located on oceans became world powers primarily due to their access to maritime trade routes, which facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures. This access allowed them to build strong navies, expand their influence, and establish colonies, further boosting their economies. Additionally, oceanic nations often benefited from resources found in the sea and the ability to explore and exploit distant territories. Overall, their geographical advantages fostered economic growth, military strength, and global connectivity.
Lewis and Clark
Andrew Jackson
President Thomas Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory in an effort to have a realistic assessment of the resources the land had to offer as well as knowing how the land itself was laid out and the usability of it.
Lousiana purchase
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President Thomas Jefferson sent them to explore the "Louisiana Purchase" as they called it.
President Jefferson had sent them out to explore the land.
Lewis and Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the Louisiana Purchase territory and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. Zebulon Pike was sent to explore the southwestern boundary of the Louisiana Purchase and to gather information about the region. These explorations were conducted to expand US territory, gather valuable information about the land and resources, and establish relationships with Native American tribes.
Thomas Jefferson
he explored Kentucky and the wilderness. he found many routs.
Thomas Jefferson