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Lewis and Clark
In the early 1800s, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark charted the vast Louisiana Territory, providing the first maps and detailed documentation of its geography, plants, animals, and Indigenous populations.
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The Expedition of Lewis & Clark
In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Exploring the Unknown
This video follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. The mission aimed to explore the new territory, map trade routes, document plant and animal species, and build...
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Lewis and Clark Expedition recognizes how acquiring the Louisiana Territory encouraged Americans to explore the West by reviewing the objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
One Minute History
098 Lewis & Clark - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
One Minute History
Lewis and Clark Expedition - One Minute History
After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...
Curated Video
Lewis and Clark: the Making of an Expedition
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.
Curated Video
Sacagawea: Intrepid Indigenous Explorer
Native American interpreter Sacagawea was the only woman on Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the West. She played a vital role, but was subsequently forgotten.
Professor Dave Explains
Thomas Jefferson: Author of the Declaration of Independence (1801 - 1809)
Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...
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History Kids: The Louisiana Purchase
This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...
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History Kids: Sacagawea
In this video, the teacher discusses the life of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The teacher covers Sacagawea's early life, her involvement in the expedition, and her impact...
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A scribe uses a quill to make a journal entry.
A scribe uses a quill to make a journal entry.
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A man in pioneer clothing walks toward log cabins.
A man in pioneer clothing walks toward log cabins.
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An American flag is seen within the walls of a fort.
An American flag is seen within the walls of a fort.
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A man in pioneer clothing enters a rustic gate.
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A man in pioneer clothing enters a rustic gate between log cabins.
A man in pioneer clothing enters a rustic gate between log cabins.
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A hearth fire illuminates maps and writing instruments.
A hearth fire illuminates maps and writing instruments.
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Log cabins stand in the forest at Fort Clatsop National Memorial in Oregon.
Log cabins stand in the forest at Fort Clatsop National Memorial in Oregon.
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Smoke rises from the chimney of a fort in the forest.
Smoke rises from the chimney of a fort in the forest.
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Buckskins and a powder horn hang on a cabin wall.
Buckskins and a powder horn hang on a cabin wall.
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Maps, candles and quill pens cover a rustic table in front of a hearth.
Maps, candles and quill pens cover a rustic table in front of a hearth.