Exploration Flashcards
Who financed the Lewis and Clark expedition?
President Jefferson
When was the Lewis and Clark expedition?
1804-06
Where did Lewis and Clark explore?
Lands acquired by the Louisiana Purchase (north-west)
What area of land did Lewis and Clark claim for the US?
Pacific Northwest and Oregon Country
How many miles of maps were created from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
4000 miles
Where and when was Pike’s exploration?
1806-07
Arkansas River -> Santa Fe- first detailed account of the Great Plains and Rockies
Where and when was Long’s exploration?
Nebraska -> Colorado -> Rockies
What did Long argue after his exploration?
That the Great Plains were unsuitable for settlement (thus discouraging westward expansion)
How many miles did Long cover in 5 expeditions?
70,000 km
