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Who was the President that wanted the western area to be explored?

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President Jefferson

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Who was chosen to lead the expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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What was the name of the team that explored the West?

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Corps of Discovery

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Where did the expedition start?

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The Missouri River in St Louis

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When they stopped traveling in October, where were they?

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Near the Hidatsa Indian villages in North Dakota

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Why did Lewis and Clark hire Sacagawea and Charbonneau?

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Charbonneau was able to translate for many of the Native American tribes.

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How long did it take for the group to pass the Rocky Mountains?

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11 days

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When did the group finally reach the Pacific Coast?

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November 15, 1805

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What was the main purpose of the expedition?

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President Jefferson wanted to a map and list of resources his newly acquired land included.