Why was the lewis and clark expedition so important in the “big picture” of america’s story?

because they undertook the first expedition to cross the western part of the United States all the way to the Pacific Ocean.

accomplishment : zachary taylor’s was a national war hero in his battle in an mexican war

explanation:

he was known as a national war hero for his battles in the mexican war, taylor was elected as the 12th president of the united states in 1849. he led the nation during its debates on slavery and southern secession. after serving only 16 months in office, taylor died from cholera morbus on july 9,