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Lieutenant Zebulon Pike was sent by Jefferson to explore the Upper Mississippi River valley and present-day Colorado.

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Why was the army lieutenant sent by Jefferson to explore parts of the wilderness in addition to Lewis and Clark and where did he explore?

The army lieutenant sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore parts of the wilderness in addition to Lewis and Clark was John Ordway. Jefferson aimed to gather more detailed information about the western territories, including their geography, resources, and potential for trade. Ordway explored areas along the Missouri River and contributed to the expedition by documenting the landscape and interactions with Native American tribes, helping to enhance the understanding of the newly acquired lands.


What rank was William clark in the army?

William Clark held the rank of captain in the United States Army. He served in this capacity during the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1804 to 1806, which was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. Later, he was appointed as a brigadier general in the Missouri militia.


Why did hernan Cortes explore cuba?

He explored Cuba to find gold and glory.


Why did European nations explore the new world?

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


When and what was D-Day?

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.

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Who was sent by Jefferson to explore the wilderness of the southwestern Louisiana territory?

Lewis and Clark


Who was sent by Jefferson to explore the wilderness of the southwestern LA Territory?

Andrew Jackson


Why did president thomas jefferson ask captain meriwether lewis and lieutenant william clark to explore the new territory?

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.


President Thomas Jefferson asked captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory acquired with the?

Lousiana purchase


President Thomas Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory acquired with the of 1803?

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President Thomas Jefferson asked Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark to explore the new territory acquired with the of 1803.?

The Louisiana Purchase*(:


Who sent Lewis and clark west to explore?

President Thomas Jefferson sent them to explore the "Louisiana Purchase" as they called it.


Who had Lewis and Clark explore the new land?

President Jefferson had sent them out to explore the land.


Why were Lewis and Clark and Pike and others sent to explore the wilderness?

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.


Who was influenced by Meriwether Lewis to explore?

Thomas Jefferson


What did Daniel Boone explore or live?

he explored Kentucky and the wilderness. he found many routs.


Who sent Lewis and Clark to explore the west?

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