2007-02-27 11:28:39 · 5 answers · asked by Stacy 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
well it made the west even more sensational to the american mind.Also it encouraged Jefferson to purchase it from Napoleon when it was offered.We also learned about new animals, planta, and places.
2007-02-27 11:32:13 · answer #1 · answered by WonderWoman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lewis and Clark doubled the size of the country, making more room for people to settle.
2007-02-27 19:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by leanmoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They opened the west for expansion into the territories thus enabling White Man to push further into the continent and displacing more Indians off their ancestral land!
If you look at It that way instead of merely regurgitating what the history books say your teacher will sit up and take notice. Or else get his knickers in a bunch.
Really depends on WHOSE society you want to look at!
2007-02-27 19:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by dk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The report of the Voyage of Discovery excited many, as they saw the opportunities to be found trapping furs and farming land. The Voyage of Discovery had given those who followed a map which they could follow as they traveled west.
2007-02-27 19:32:50 · answer #4 · answered by KCBA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really, you have to ask? Put yourself there and think how you would feel hearing news of their travels and discoveries!
2007-02-27 20:07:22 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋