What river did the expedition primarily follow?
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Columbia River
Answer
The Missouri River served as the primary waterway for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. This mighty river, stretching over 2,300 miles, provided a navigable route through the vast wilderness of the Louisiana Purchase. The expedition ascended the Missouri River from its confluence with the Mississippi River, traversing its meandering course and encountering numerous tributaries and Native American tribes along the way.
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