In the early 1800s, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark charted the vast Louisiana Territory, providing the first maps and detailed documentation of its geography, plants, animals, and Indigenous populations.

In the early 1800s, explorers Lewis and Clark set out to chart the American West. The Corps of Discovery kick-started decades of Western expansion, at significant cost to Indigenous communities.

This video follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. The mission aimed to explore the new territory, map trade routes, document plant and animal species, and build...

Lewis and Clark Expedition recognizes how acquiring the Louisiana Territory encouraged Americans to explore the West by reviewing the objectives of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...

After acquiring new territory from France in the Louisiana Purchase, President Thomas Jefferson wants to find out more about the land and its resources. Jefferson needs to establish an American presence in the region, so he commissions...

Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery opened the American West up to expansion and settlement – but it all rested on the expert planning and preparation.

Native American interpreter Sacagawea was the only woman on Lewis and Clark’s expedition into the West. She played a vital role, but was subsequently forgotten.

Thomas Jefferson was quite an interesting fellow. He was definitely a genius, as he was an expert in pretty much everything you could be an expert of. He was a great writer, too. But there is a little of hypocrisy in there for good...

This video provides a brief overview of the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the United States. It explains how Thomas Jefferson, concerned about the future of New Orleans, negotiated with France to purchase the city and the...

In this video, the teacher discusses the life of Sacagawea, a Native American woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. The teacher covers Sacagawea's early life, her involvement in the expedition, and her impact...