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geographical information, identified at least 120 animal specimens and 200 botanical samples, and initiated peaceful relations with dozens of Native American tribes.
Lastly, both Lewis and Clark received double pay and 1,600 acres of land for their efforts. Lewis was made Governor of the Louisiana Territory and Clark was appointed Brigadier General of Militia for Louisiana Territory and a federal Indian Agent. Clark remained well-respected and lived a successful life. Lewis, however, was not an effective governor and drank too much. He never married or had children and died in 1809 of two gunshot wounds, possibly self-inflicted. A few years later, Sacagawea died, and Clark became her children’s guardian.
Despite Lewis’s tragic end, his expedition with Clark remains one of America’s most famous. The duo and their crew with the aid of Sacagawea and other Native Americans helped strengthen America’s claim to the West and inspired countless other explorers and western pioneers. I hope you enjoyed this story!
Down below is a link to Lewis & Clark attractions, plus a video! https://www.nps.gov/lecl/index.htm
and little violence. The Corps had traveled more than 8,000 miles, produced invaluable maps and