Compare And Contrast Lewis And Clark

In 1804, Thomas Jefferson had Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on an arduous mission. Their mission was to explore the west side of Mississippi, because the United States had bought the land in the Louisiana Purchase. The long journey required Lewis and Clark to overcome many obstacles, such as mountains and Native tribes that were unfamiliar to them.

In 1800 Thomas Jefferson was elected president. With the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, Jefferson had the vision of the United States growing from sea to sea. However, it was unknown what was out there. Jefferson planned an exploratory expedition and called upon Meriwether Lewis to lead it. Jefferson was very interested in what was in the west lands. Much was involved in the carrying out of this expedition; the preparations for this trip, what happened during their long journey west, and the return home. This expedition was very important in the development of the United States.

The American travelers Lewis, and Clark embarked on a journey, discovering new lands and space bought from the French. Along the way they encountered numerous tribes, and numerous Natives who have aided them in many ways, but new evidence states that the legendary cartographers were in fact very impolite people. Many people debate about it, but were Lewis and Clark respectful to the Natives they met on their journey? They weren’t in fact respectful at all. They left a medal on a dead Native to sprout fear between the people, and rid the Natives of their land to poor soil, as well as used their own belief and religion against them.

History, an event in America’s pastime that still takes effect 100, 200, or even 300 years later, that now shaped the world as we know it, The United States Of America. Throughout the 1800’s of territorial expansion, both the United States government and individuals within the United States found themselves engaged in many different conflicts about many different topics. I will introduce you to the Lewis and Clark expedition and The Alamo. Throughout those two expeditions I will explain the two sides involved in the conflict, who were the two sides in the conflict about, what each side wanted, how was the conflict resolved, and how did this conflict shape America afterward.

Thomas Jefferson promises in 1787 that the territories in the northwest would not be forgotten. He stated that the Indians would be given good faith that their land would not be taken from them unless they agreed to give it up. Thomas Jefferson also stated that the rights, liberty, and their property would be set in good faith. The problem with this is that Congress could take their lands if it was needed for a war. Thomas Jefferson wanted to keep the peace with the Indians and he did his best to keep those promises, but unfortunately, it didn’t always happen in 1801, Thomas Jefferson set up the Lewis and Clark Expedition in which he sent explorers to map out the transcontinental routes to study the natural resources that could be used in the

This year has been really cool for me because it has provoked a lot of thought from me. When we went over the Lewis and Clark expedition I didn’t really understand why we were going over it to be completely honest. I kept an open mind and I did enjoy the documentary as I was able to learn some things and it was better than doing a worksheet. Then we discussed some ideas about government and how it was ran and set up. One huge key I thought was very valuable was the idea of why land ownership was so important. We reviewed how the whole government was set up to give the people a voice and power in politics. Then we were able to connect it to land ownership and the idea that owning land gives you power. This is why the government used to reward soldiers and explorers with land and why so many immigrants come in and buy land. It gives them power! I understood the Lewis and Clark expedition was important but I never knew the huge degree it was. I know after what we learned it has definitely made me want to buy land when I get older. Not just a small house with a front yard and back but I want land with acreage because that is the American Dream. To give the people power so they can do what they want to do and be who they want to be.

The Corps of Discovery, a unit of the United States of America’s Army made up of volunteers, was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to discover the Pacific Northwest. Lewis and Clark became known as the most important members in the trip, but the Native Americans were even more important. Native Americans treated the Corps of Discovery well, and without their help, the Corps would not have been able to finish the journey. Meriwether Lewis became a soldier because of his father’s death, and that is why he met William Clark.

For the United States the Lewis and Clark expedition was significant because this was the first journey to cross the western part of the United States all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and Clark explored the newly attained lands from the Louisiana Purchase and established a U.S. presence. To the Native Americans this expedition was the beginning of an end. Their lives would change forever by their contact with the fur traders, soldiers, and missionaries that follow in the wake of the Lewis and Clark

The white men take all the natives land and try to slaughter all their tribes. Actually it's the opposite despite the land part. In 1800 Thomas Jefferson was elected president and just 3 years later he purchased 530,000,000 acres of land from france for just 15 million dollars, this was the louisiana purchase. Later Jefferson would send the discovery core to explore the new land. The 2 main leaders of the core where Lewis and Clark. Jefferson made Lewis and Clark's expedition intent to be peaceful and respectful to the native american tribes ( document a) they would encounter, they where to also find a trade route by river to the pacific ocean. Where Lewis and Clark respectful to the native americans? The simple answer is yes. Lewis and Clark

Meriwether Lewis and William were two explorers in the early nineteenth century. They travelled nearly 8,000 miles, in approximately two years, and were instrumental in shaping American history.

Ever since I started attending school, I have been frequently transferred from one school to another because my parents want me to be well-educated, but most importantly, become a doctor. As a result, I am like a floret from a dandelion moving in the breeze and not knowing where I will be landing. Sometimes, landing in the same plot of soil would not promote individual growth as increased competition weeds out the weaker ones. However, a successful population contains unique individuals which mutate in different directions. In other words, I am that one individual floret aiming to diverge, evolve, and advance the society. Growing up in Taiwan, the society creates an image of being a doctor, a lawyer, or an entrepreneur equals success and dignity.

In 1803 Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's on a Discovery to find a water route to the Pacific and explore the uncharted West. He believed woolly mammoths, erupting volcanoes, and a mountain of pure salt awaited them.

“My people are few. They resemble the scattering trees of a storm-swept plain...There was a time when our people covered the land as the waves of a wind-ruffled sea cover its shell-paved floor, but that time long since passed away with the greatness of tribes that are now but a mournful memory.,” Chief Seattle Speech of 1854. The culture of the Native American people has been deteriorating ever since the Europeans arrived in the Americas. The impactful and immense loss of lifestyle that they faced is one that can never be recovered, what the United States has given them are generations of trauma and blatant suffering. However, the U.S. did not stop there, a multitude of cultures have been broken to help keep America pure. For instance, one of the most significant cultures that have been dismantled by the U.S. other than the Natives and their music were the languages and music of the African slaves. The apparent likeness of these two cultures in the ways in which their deconstruction impacted them is in more of an abundance, such as the dominating influence of the Christian religion and the gravely vital role of maintaining what little heritage they could through language. In contrast to this, the two groups had an opposing difference pertaining to how the Natives and slaves tried to compensate the immense loss of their culture through the generations.

Undaunted Courage by Stephen E. Ambrose follows the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark as they explore the American West. Ambrose uses the thoughts of Lewis himself as a guide to the book; he even uses extensive journal entries which not only help the readers visualize what is going on during this expedition, but it helps the readers have a better understanding for what is happening in 19th century America. Ambrose uses a bit of his own logic and opinion in the book as well, he makes it apparent that he has nothing but admiration for Lewis and Clark which makes the book have an interesting turn compared to the normal historiography 's.

The beautiful scenery is only one of the many aspects that stood out to me from Lewis and Clark. The calm atmosphere will enable me to concentrate in my studies. Apart from its beautiful scenery, the small classroom sizes will empower the interaction between my peers and professors. It is extremely comforting to know my potential professors are eager and available to help me gain knowledge. As a potential student, I look foward to the involvement in the nurmerouse student oragnizations available on campus (e.g., Pre-Health Professionals Club, Spanish Club, and Biology Club) . If admitted to Lewis and Clark, I will bring diversity and determination to reach my academic