1808 Expedition

The 1808 Expedition, also known as the Louisiana Expedition, was a military campaign led by the U.S. to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory from France. It aimed to understand the land's geography, resources, and inhabitants, facilitating settlement and expansion. Led by explorers like Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the expedition traveled thousands of miles, documented plants, animals, and native cultures, and established valuable knowledge for future American westward growth. This journey significantly contributed to U.S. understanding of the western territories and promoted westward expansion.