The Lewis and Clark Expedition was vital in westward expansion, covering 8,000 miles to explore the Louisiana Purchase and reach the Pacific Ocean.
Over two dozen Native American nations were encountered during the journey, with the explorers learning about languages and customs, aided by the presence of Sacagawea.
The Corps of Discovery created approximately 140 detailed maps and identified 300 new plant and animal species, significantly enhancing U.S. knowledge of western lands.
Notably, the expedition provided a stronger claim to the Oregon Country for the United States, crucially impacting future western expansion.
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