<span>When Lewis and Clark went on their expedition they talked to the natives about the government and attempted to make friends. They treated the natives well and gave them lots of gifts. They wanted to facilitate a good relationship and friendship.</span>
The two countries were Germany and Russia.
Economically it had a positive impact on the South, it allowed their economy not to be solely reliant on agriculture. However, as far as their society goes there wasn't a change in their belief system in their stance on African Americans. Many still considered them as second citizens until the Civil Rights Movement.