Lewis and Clark
When and how did Louis die?
At an inn near Nashville Tennessee and die from suicide on October 11, 1809
Lewis joined the regular army and achieved the ____. In 1801, he was asked by ____ at act as his private secretary
Captain and Thomas Jefferson
What was the Lewis and Clark expedition often called by history
Corps of discovery
Explain the hardship that the expedition had to endure
Dangerous water harsh weather endured hunger illness injury and tiredness
What is the legacy of Lewis and Clark and their expedition
Exploring unherated territory
How did native peoples impact the expedition
The mandamus provided them with supplies during their first winter guides and houseipltile
What did lewis do in 1794
Help the quell the whiskey rebellion, a pennsyilvania uprising led by farmers aganist taxes in 1794
What did Lewis receive once he returned to Washington
Salary and 1,600 acre of land, he was named governor of the Louisiana territory
On the way back on 1806 Lewis and Clark __ __ _. _. Lewis and his men faced great danger when a group of Blackfeet Indians sought to ______. Two Blackfeet were killed in the ensuing conflict
Split up to explore new territory. Steal from the corps
When and where did he expedition begin?
St.louis Missouri on May 1804
How did Lewis impact the field of science
Through his careful work numerous discoveries of previously unknown plants and animals were made
Who did Lewis choose to go on his expedition with him? Why?
William Clark to join him as co- commander of the expedition
Who was Sacagawea and why was she significant
• the wife of cherbonneau • a Shoshone Indian • got horse for her group • Lewis and Clark guide and interpreter
