Complete Question:
Who led an exploration of the land west of the Mississippi River?
Answer:
c. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Explanation:
President Thomas Jefferson of the United States of America, instructed both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore west of the Mississippi River. Also, during the expedition, Lewis and Clark traveled mainly on the Missouri River for the majority of their sojourn in which they traveled for about 8,000 miles. The expedition began on the 14th of May, 1804 till the 23rd of September, 1806; it lasted for two and a half years.
The city where Lewis and Clark began (started) their journey was St. Louis in Missouri and they also ended it in the city of St. Louis in Missouri.
Basically, Lewis was saddled with the responsibility of finding or discovering new animals and plants while Clark was responsible for making maps of the routes they followed.
Hence, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an exploration of the land west of the Mississippi River.
Answer: One obstacle was dealing with other countries that were trying to push
Explanation:
Great Britain and Spain were interfering with our trade as well as encouraging the Native Americans to attack us.
