The Lewis and Clark expedition sent a variety of plants and animals to the President. Some of these were weasels, squirrels and antelopes. Items of clothing were also sent.
2) Why do you think members of the Lewis and Clark expedition gathered these particular items?
These items were not previously seen by the people living on the East side of the country. These were new discoveries for them for they had never seen these plants and animals before.
3) The Lewis and Clark expedition was considered a tremendous success. Based on your reading of this journal excerpt, why do you think this was so?
The Lewis and Clark expedition was able to gather such a large variety of different species. There were a lot of plants and animals that were sent back to the President.
What impact on America in the East do you think these published accounts had on the West?
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