Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Lewis and Clark Expedition. By: Sophia Morin, Skye Pasek, Eliza Dunn, Ellie Clark, and Aileen Conroy . Lewis and Clark. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore Louisiana purchase Appointed by Jefferson to find scientific info on new plants and animals on the way to the Pacific.
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Lewis and Clark Expedition By: Sophia Morin, Skye Pasek, Eliza Dunn, Ellie Clark, and Aileen Conroy
Lewis and Clark • Meriwether Lewis and William Clarkto explore Louisiana purchase • Appointed by Jefferson to find scientific info on new plants and animals on the way to the Pacific
Sacajawea • Native American woman • Interpreter and guide • Meet Lewis and Clark near Fort Mandan
Duration of Trip • May 14, 1804- September 23, 1806 • Stayed at Pacific coast from December 8, 1805- March 23,1806
Significant Events • Only 1 fatality of Sergeant Floyd • Lewis and Clarks parties split up a couple times • Lewis was shot by a member of his party accidentally • Traveled from edge of Louisiana territory back home in only 42 days