Compare and contrast the exploration made by Lewis and Clark with Pike's, and tell why the Lewis and Clark journey was considered more valuable. Include the material each exploration team brought back, the territory covered, the people they met, and the amount of information each contributed.

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Compare and contrast the exploration made by Lewis and Clark with Pike's, and tell why the Lewis and Clark journey was considered more valuable. Include the material each exploration team brought back, the territory covered, the people they met, and the amount of information each contributed.

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Lewis & Clark Expedition

In 1804, Jefferson sends a team to explore lands acquired in the Louisiana Purchase. The Corps of Discovery will travel nearly 8,000 miles over three years, reaching the Pacific Ocean and clearing the path for westward expansion.