...In what ways did the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition have an impact on westward expansion and how did Jefferson's message to Congress (1803) show his vision for the new republic? The reasons why the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis Clark Expedition had an impact on the westward expansion, including the reasons why Thomas Jefferson arranged the journey, a summary of his vision for the new republic (Jefferson’s Secret Message) and the outcome of his vision as it relates to the Westward Expansion. “The portion of their country most important for us is exactly that which they do not inhabit. Their settlements are not on the Mississippi, but in the interior country. They have lately shown a desire to become agricultural; and this leads to the desire of buying implements and comforts. In the strengthening and gratifying of these wants, I see the only prospect of planting on the Mississippi itself, the means of its own safety. Duty has required me to submit these views to the judgment of the Legislature; but as their disclosure might embarrass and defeat their effect, they are committed to the special confidence of the two Houses.” (Jefferson, 1803) Taken from Thomas Jefferson’s Secret Message to Congress of 1803. This excerpt introduces the vision of Thomas...
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...The Westward Expansion Migration While migrating west about 15000 immigrants are estimated to have died on the Oregon Trail.The Westward Expansion Migration was the migration of about seven million people to the west via the Oregon trail, in 1803 through 1840. It gave America more farmland, double its size, and it helped the population grow. The Westward Expansion Migration was an important part of America's history because it expanded America’s border. Some of the people involved in the Westward Expansion Migration were John L.O’Sullivan, Lucinda Brown, and Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, both played an important part in the westward expansion migration. Despite their different personalities, they were appointed by Thomas Jefferson to go on an expedition. Simultaneously Lewis and Clark went on a two thousand mile expedition. Lewis and Clark were chosen by Thomas Jefferson because of their knowledge and experience. They went on an expedition to explore and discover the land bought in the Louisiana Purchase. Together they discovered the path of the Oregon Trail. The Oregon Trail was the path in which 7 million people migrated to the west on....
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...Reader: For the purpose of this historical profile paper it will be written in the form of a fictional interview with William Clark. While fictional, the responses will use historical evidence to back responses reflecting how William Clark may have responded to topics surrounding the United States of America prior to 1865. Also, I will use “America” and ‘American” in reference to citizens of the United States of America. While this term is exclusionary of others who claim these titles, to eliminate ambiguity this paper will use these terms in reference specifically to the United States of America. A Historical Profile of William Clark Biographical Sketch: William Clark was an American explorer, cartographer,...
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...In the early nineteenth century, President Thomas Jefferson of the United States sought to propose an expedition to Congress with the intent of finding a “Northwest Passage,” a series of interconnected rivers that would assist in transporting goods across the continent to the Pacific Ocean and ultimately to ports overseas, greatly expanding the nation's economic potential. In January 1803, Jefferson asked Congress for $2,500 to fund an expedition up the Missouri River and asked Meriwether Lewis, a young army captain and friend of the President, to lead the expedition. In a written letter to Lewis, Jefferson described the primary pursuit of the presented expedition thus: “To explore the Missouri river,. such principal stream of it, as, by its...
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...•Thomas Jefferson wrote this secret message to Congress about the Lewis & Clark expedition in 1803; what does it tell us about Jefferson(s) views of westward expansion and Native Americans? In Jefferson(s) secret message to Congress his views of westward expansion tells us that he wanted to expand westward. However, he wanted to do it in a peaceful way and not force the Indians from their land, but show the Indians ways to live better than what they are used to. This also tells us that his views were to help the Indians with farming, agriculture and other domestic matters, so they would not wander the forest for hunting. At the same time this would limit the Indians to a smaller territory and allow for the colonies to expand further west. As for the Native Americans Jefferson(s) views tell us that they can be a great trading partner with the colonies, because the Indians...
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...Jimmie Hill A.P U.S History Mr. Peterson 9/5/12 Lewis and Clark exploration American history is accompanied by a long list of explorers who first discovered and who explored the massive continent. All of the explorers had an impact on the development of America. The Lewis and Clark expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery, stands prominently at the top part of this list. The Lewis and Clark Expedition has had a significant political, social, and economic effect on America. They were the first to map out the west and set off westward expansion. Without the success of the expedition growth of America would have taken five times as long, as predicted by Thomas Jefferson. The Expedition had a drastic political effect on The United States of America. The area in which the expedition was to explore was very close along Spanish territory and a portion of the expedition was in Spanish territory. The Spanish government was very uneasy with the Corps advancing towards them because they thought The United States was attacking them. They dispatched a small group to intercept the Corps however they nearly missed them. Another political impact was the now issue of Indian relations. America just acquired a great deal of land that was formerly owned by Indians and they now had to explain to them that the land was no longer theirs and that they were now a part of the United States. Indian relations would be fine until they were forced to move off their land. The United States...
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...Have you ever wondered about the past of Lewis and Clark from long ago? Have you ever wondered why Native Americans moved into the West in the first place? Well instead of asking so many questions about it. why not read about the Westward Expansion, Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark Expedition, Thomas Jefferson, and the Continental Railroad . Lewis And Clark Expedition The rocky mountains made it harder on them Because they did not have rock climbing gear . which made it dangerous they had to pass the grate fall. The new president ordered Lewis to go on the expedition. (a journey taken for a reason like explore . ) because, of the Louisiana purchase Lewis and Clark had to explore . Who was 28 at the time he brought clark on the expedition...
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...“Ocean in view! O! The Joy! This great Pacific Ocean which we have been so long anxious to see” (Clark). Lewis Merriweather and Williams Clark traveled over 7,689 miles across the frontier lands of America, sacrificing life and limb for the betterment of this country (Christine). The expedition cost over 126 Million dollars, adjusted to modern inflation (Christine). Their journey was chronicled over a plethora of journals, full of exciting excerpts and interesting anecdotes. Lewis and Clarks journey was a fundamental step towards forming our nation as a national power that could challenge the likes of France, Britain, and Spain. This journey was very perilous for the thirty-five member crew, however the fruits of their labors quickly ripened,...
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...The Lewis and Clark expedition impacted the United States of America extremely. Thomas Jefferson and others who had led the effort to create a new nation in the former British colonies had long sought to expand the nation’s borders. Very formidable obstacles stood in their way, namely the presence of the French and the fact that little was known about the land purchased from the French, let alone what lay beyond it. The first obstacle was effectively removed when Jefferson was elected president and successfully for the Louisiana Purchase, which doubled the size of the United States and pushed its western-most boundaries hundreds of miles further out. The second obstacle was addressed through the commissioning of the expedition led by Captain...
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...achievable through the control of the Mississippi River. With John O'Sullivan's “Manifest Destiny,” America began its journey towards the west. ("A Bio. of America: Westward Expansion ") Thomas Jefferson took the first step towards the west, when he bought Louisiana from Napoleon for only $15 million. Not only did Louisiana double the size of America, but also provided access to the country’s largest river; The Mississippi River. However, even with the purchase of Louisiana, Americans remained near the coast, with nearly no settlement to west of Appalachian Mountains. Louisiana was an unknown territory with, therefore Jefferson arranged the Lewis and Clark expedition. The goal of the expedition was to discover the land west of Appalachian Mountain, which they did. Louis and Clark were able to collect several specimen of animals and plants and make scientific observations....
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...with Napoleon Bonaparte, a French Leader, about securing New Orleans for ten million dollars. However, Bonaparte offered the entire Louisiana Territory, New Orleans, and the New Orleans Port to the United States for fifteen million dollars instead. This arrangement advanced Jefferson to become uncertain about what’s located west of the Mississippi and the thirty-first parallel, thus inevitably allowing Jefferson to formulate and pass a bill to congress to discover the unknown areas of the newly obtained land with the assistance of Lewis and Clark. After Congress passed the bill for this investigation, Lewis and Clark were finally given a reason to investigate and acquire as much information possible about this new land. Furthermore, after the expedition into this unknown area, Lewis and Clark returned to Jefferson with a vast amount of information regarding all the discoveries that were procured, which inevitably advanced Jefferson to send Lewis and Clark to the west with numerous objectives in...
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...Valley then started settlements on land that would turn into fifteen states. At four cents an acre Napoleon sold Louisiana to the United States for a total of $15 million. After the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on a expedition to discover the new land. On the trip Jefferson had them make a detailed map of what they saw and went different terrains they encountered. In the beginning of the Seventeenth Century after France they explored the territory they established scattered settlements in this region. During the Eighteenth Century, the United States was controlled more by France than any other European power. France then ceded French Louisiana west of the Mississippi to Spain. Since it was ceded, the United States did not know about it. This took place during the French and Indian War [1754-1763]. The French transferred nearly...
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...I would select several settlers that are knowledgeable, brave, and in good physical condition. My Corp of Discovery would have the same instructions as President Jefferson’s Corp: take note of anything that could be utilized. The colony’s population will eventually grow, and I want to know there are safe places the colonists can infiltrate. Knowing what areas have the best soil and protection will be essential. In exploring the surrounding area, I’m preparing for future expansion. Additionally, the resources found in the surrounding areas will likely benefit the colony. For example, there are probably plants in other areas of the planet with edible and medicinal capacities that have yet to be found. Furthermore, it is important to know what resources are nearby before establishing long-term energy, transportation, or irrigation systems. The surrounding areas may have waterfalls or windy areas that can be used to power turbines and generate energy. Maybe there is a river just out of sight that can be routed to irrigate potential farmland. Another item to look for is building materials. Permanent structures shouldn’t be built until efforts have been made to identify the most durable building materials available...
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...Thomas Jefferson’s Presidential policies and actions slightly stabilize the nation with land expansion and the Embargo Act but strongly did not stabilized the United States government with domestic and foreign affairs. Thomas Jefferson slightly stabilized and somewhat destabilized the nation with land expansion, the Embargo Act, and Judicial Review. Thomas Jefferson was elected to the presidency on March 4, 1801 and had two terms till March 4, 1809, and was elected largely due to the Three-Fifths Compromise. The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise in the Constitution between the anti-slavery north and pro-slavery south on the issue of slaves counting in the population. The final decision which Jefferson was helped by Jefferson’s ideology...
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...“The term Western Expansion encompasses the acquisition of territories by the United States across the whole area of the North American continent from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west.” (www.american-historama.org/1841-1850-westwardexpansion/westwardexpansion.htm). There were many factors that lead up to the Westward Expansion. For example, an overflowing population, the government opens new land (i.e. Louisiana Purchase), Pacific expansion, and finally seeking expansion beyond borders all lead up to the Westward expansion. Also, there is a vase amount of impacts that the Western Expansion had on America and its people. Overflowing Population Many people think major increase in population is good...
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