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Lewis and Clark: the Imperialist of America, 1803 - 1806
Lewis and Clark: the Imperialist of America, 1803 -1806

The Lewis and Clark expedition of 1803 to 1806, was a very important adventure, which had significant bearings on the whole of the American nation; declaring American sovereignty in the West, advancing American trade, and promoting peace between Indian tribes, while attempting to establish a peaceful and profitable relationship with the Native Americans. Thus, Lewis and Clark are viewed as ¡§brave adventurers who went where no one had gone before and explored and conquered the wilderness for the betterment of America.¡¨ (Miller)

The Lewis and Clark expedition was an exceptional journey that had a significant impact on the American nation in terms of both geographical expansion and the cultural influence. The expedition was a profitable exploration intended to use the Mississippi River as a communication route and increasing the trade with the native Indians. President Thomas Jefferson organized a group to explore the previously uncharted territory and to discover a northwest route to the Pacific Ocean. In 1803 Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark¡¦s Corps of Discovery to find a water route to the Pacific and explore the uncharted West. He wanted to know what lay ahead, what they found have contributed greatly to the American society of today; some 300 species unknown to science, nearly 50 different Indian tribes, and the Rockies.

¡§A hundred years ago, Lewis and Clark were viewed as symbols of industrial expansion, overseas imperial trade and so on. Today they are multicultural diplomats and ecologists,¡¨ quotes Dr. Mark Spence. The historical process initiated by Lewis and Clark was by political incorporation. Promoting peace between the Native American tribes was a complex process for which Lewis and Clark were little prepared. The Lewis and Clark expedition came upon the American Natives long after complex and lengthy histories of intertribal warfare. The intricate trade

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