Lewis and Clark Explore the Louisiana Territory

Lewis and Clark Explore the Louisiana Territory — page 3
LEWIS AND CLARK The expedition Jefferson was planning had three main purposes First it would scientifically document the plants animals and resources of the West Second it would gather information about American Indian tribes and make positive connections with their leaders Third the expedition would try to find the easiest path across the continent by traveling along waterways Jefferson knew that only a strong person with many talents could successfully lead the expedition They needed Expedition Report Record keeping was important on the expedition Lewis and Clark kept journals to report on their travels and the new people plants animals and settings they encountered Much of the historical information available about their explorations comes from these journals 6