1. By: Harlem, Oomae, and Meredith
Lewis and Clark
By: Harlem, Oomae, and Meredith

2. Meriwether Lewis Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1774
He died on October 11, 1809
He died of gunshot wounds in what was either a murder or suicide
He is known for being the captain of the famous journey called the Lewis and Clark expedition
He brought his dog Seamen

3. William Clark He was born on August 1, 1770
He died on September 1, 1838
He died because he was old and ill
He was known for being the co captain in the famous journey the Lewis and Clark expedition
His slave York was forced to go

4. Sacagawea Her face is on the dollar coin
At age 12 she was captured by an enemy tribe
She was an interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition
She had a baby Jean Baptiste or Pomp as Clark called him

5. What
The Lewis and Clark expedition was the exploration of the Louisiana territory

6. Who
Meriweather Lewis and William Clark and about 25 other men

7. When

8. Why
Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on this amazing well known journey to explore the new land that they had just bought

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