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Where did Lewis and Clark Launch?

Where did Lewis and Clark Launch? Missouri River On May 14, 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and their group of 40 men, collectively known as the Corps of Discovery, launched their pirogues and keelboat onto the Missouri River at its mouth, some 18 miles from the young town of St. Louis. What was the name of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? The Lewis and Clark Expedition from May 1804 to September 1806, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the first American expedition to cross the western portion of the United States. Where did Lewis and Clark camp...

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Why did Lewis and Clark leave the medal?

Why did Lewis and Clark leave the medal? Ironically, Lewis left a peace medal around the neck of the Piegan Indian whom Reuben Field killed in self defense beside the Two Medicine River in northwest Montana on July 17, 1806, so that the victim's tribesmen would know who was responsible. Why did Lewis and Clark give medals and small gifts to some of the native people they met *? Lewis and Clark sought to impose their own notions of hierarchy on Indians by “making chiefs” with medals, printed certificates, and gifts. Native people tried to impose the obligations of kinship...

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Who was the map maker Lewis or Clark?

Who was the map maker Lewis or Clark? Martin Plamondon II Martin Plamondon II, a cartographer who spent 30 years mapping the 7,400-mile route of the Lewis and Clark expedition, died Wednesday at his home in Minnehaha, a Vancouver suburb. He was 58. Who was the only member of the Lewis and Clark expedition to die on the journey west? Sergeant Charles Floyd Sergeant Charles Floyd dies three months into the voyage of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, becoming the only member of the Corps of Discovery to die during the journey. Who first discovered the Northwest Passage? John Cabot,...

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How many journals did Lewis and Clark have?

How many journals did Lewis and Clark have? With $1,448,838 from NEH and more than 100 consultants, his work resulted in the 13-volume Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, published by University of Nebraska Press. What was the purpose of Lewis journal? The primary objectives were to explore and map the newly acquired territory, find a practical route across the Western half of the continent, and establish an American presence in this territory before Britain and other European powers tried to claim it. The journey lasted to September 1806. Why did Lewis and Clark not keep journals? Lewis may...

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Do lawn mowers have grease fittings?

Do lawn mowers have grease fittings? For lubrication, utilize a lever-action type grease gun for the lawn mower. The spindles that need to be lubricated include the cutting spindles and front axle spindles. The grease fittings are situated on the back of the spindle. The front axle spindles are easy to locate and access. How often do you grease mower spindles? around once a month The spindles and caster wheels are generally the most often greased. The spindles and castor wheels should be done around once a month because of the moving interior parts. Commercial mowers that put hundreds of...

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What is a 10 to 1 mix?

What is a 10 to 1 mix? For example, a 10:1 ratio means you mix 10 parts water to 1 part chemical. The amount of each liquid changes depending on the ratio used, and the size of the container. Simply mix the proper amounts of product and filtered water to achieve the perfect dilution ratio to take on any job. How many ounces of oil for a 50 to 1 ratio? For a 50:1 oil-to-gas ratio, use 2.6 ounces of oil per gallon of gasoline. In other words, for 2 gallons of gasoline, one would need 5.2 ounces of oil....

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What drives the impeller on a snowblower?

What drives the impeller on a snowblower? The drive belt is controlled by an idler pulley that is engaged to start the impeller and augers spinning. The impeller drive shaft has a pulley that is also connected to the drive belt. The impeller shaft runs in a front to back direction within the snowblower. What is pump impeller? An impeller is a rotating iron or steel disc with vanes in a centrifugal pump. Impellers transfer energy from the motor that drives the pump to the fluid being pumped by accelerating the fluid radially outwards from the centre of rotation. Why...

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What kind of oil filter does my Craftsman riding mower take?

What kind of oil filter does my Craftsman riding mower take? CRAFTSMAN Oil Filter: Briggs: OE # 492932. How much oil does a Craftsman 420cc engine hold? A 420cc is close to a 13 hp, so the oil capacity is 64 oz. How many quarts of oil does a Craftsman riding mower take? The 19.5 hp lawn tractors take 48 U.S. fluid ounces, or 1.5 U.S. quarts, of detergent motor oil at each oil change. The oil must conform to API service classification SF, SG or SH. When operating at air temperatures above 32 degrees Fahrenheit, use SAE 30 motor...

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How do you grow grass from scratch?

How do you grow grass from scratch? Remove all debris and any wood, stones or large roots. Use a spade and garden rake to scratch the soil 1 to 2 inches at the surface, then dig about 6 inches deep to remove roots and rocks. Add seeding soil to the top of your existing soil and smooth with the rake. How do I start a new lawn from old grass? How to Replant a LawnClear the area. Kill weeds and any remaining poor-looking grass with a non-selective herbicide about 2 weeks before you want to seed your lawn. Prep for...

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Why is my flowering cherry not flowering?

Why is my flowering cherry not flowering? Reasons why a flowering cherry tree may not blossom include a lack of sunlight, late damaging frosts or a warm winter as cherry trees need a certain amount of time in near freezing temperatures during their dormancy. How do you get a cherry tree to bloom? In order to blossom, your cherry tree will need lots of sunlight, so choose a spot that gets at least four hours of direct sunlight per day. If possible, choose a spot that is elevated compared to the rest of your lawn or garden to keep cold...