The Lewis and Clark expedition Select one: a. was first planned after the Louisiana Purchase was made. b. was assisted by the guide Sacajawea. c. was led by two men who had little experience with Indians. d. saw both leaders die before the expedition was complete. e. never made it to the Pacific Coast.

The correct answer is letter C

Explanation: This account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, published in 1814, is based on detailed diaries written by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the expedition's leaders. The book begins with "The Life of Captain Lewis", written by Thomas Jefferson, which reproduces Jefferson's detailed instructions to Lewis as to the objectives of the expedition.