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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.
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How were Lewis and Clark and return routes different from each other?
Louis and Clark took the same route and were one group not separate groups.
Why were Lewis and Clark famous or important for what they did?
Lewis and Clark are famous for what they did because they were sent out to unknown land and set to explore and discover things like water routes to the pacific ocean and write a description of the territory
How many new routes did Lewis and clark discover on their way back to Missouri?
5
Who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific?
Sacagawea, a Native American teenage girl helped them on their trip to the Pacific.
The Lewis and Clark expedition demonstrated the viability of?
an overland trail to the Pacific.
