When lewis and clark set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana territory, they assembled a crew consisting of expert sailors, gunsmiths, carpenter, scouts, interpreters, and a cook. choose one of these experts describe why his or her contribution to the expedition was critical.

Interpreters

Explanation:

Interpreters were important because they helped the explorers communicate with the Native Americans. If they didn't have interpreters, there may have been misunderstandings and disagreements. Sacagawea is an example of a great interpreter who helped the explorers communicate and find shelter with different Native American tribes.

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the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.

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