Question

What was the legacy of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Explain at least two accomplishments.

Answer 1

Lewis and Clark's main accomplishments were mapping out a large portion of North America, establishing trade with Native Americans and contributing to the biological knowledge of the country, specifically the Pacific Northwest.

Answer 2

Lewis and Clark's main accomplishments were mapping out a large portion of North America, establishing trade with Native Americans and contributing to the biological knowledge of the country, specifically the Pacific Northwest. However, they also definitively proved that a Northwest Passage did not exist.