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ivanshpakov
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College - Junior

What impact did the Lewis and Clark expedition have on developing the United States west of the Mississippi River?

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Posted by ivanshpakov on Wednesday May 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM and tagged with developing of the us, history, the lewis and clark expedition, west of the mississippi river.

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  1. engtchr5 Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    Prior to Lewis and Clark's journey, the American West was largely unexplored and unknown. Their encounter with Sacajewea and their findings along their route would serve as the basis for eventual westward expansion and Americans' newfound fascination with homesteading west of the Mississippi River.

    Without the voyages of Lewis and Clark, the United States might have remained unaware about life and land in the western half of our country, and the displacement of Native Americans there might never have occurred.

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    Posted by engtchr5 on Thursday May 14, 2009 at 1:33 AM