User:Atcovi/VA and US History/The Lewis & Clark Expedition

Lewis and Clark

 * Help of Charbonneau and Sacajawea
 * Party of ~50 soldiers; map-makers; geologists; interpreter
 * Benefits:
 * Improved relations with Native-Americans
 * Increased scientific and geographic knowledge
 * Strengthened US claim to the Oregon Territory
 * Established Fort Clatsop.

Election of 1804

 * Quids: Aaron Burr
 * Dem-Rep: TJ
 * Federalist: Charles Pinckney

Why a landslide?

 * LA Purchase
 * Maintained Peace
 * Reduced taxes and debt