Meriwether Lewis

1
Meriwether Lewis

• Ms. Jolay
• Room 106
• Aitana De Romaña
• November 8, 2006

2
Why did he explore?

• Find new places
• Have a better life

3
Write about his life before exploring

• Joined Virginia Militia
• Helped Whisky rebellion
• Was a private secretary
• Explored Louisiana territory

4
How did he prepare for the trip? What skills did
he have?

• Studied plants
• Mapmaking
• Animals

5
Who else did he work with along the way?

• William Clark
• Sacagawea

6
Describe the journey. Where did they start? Then
where did they go?

• Meet Sacagawea
• Put name to expeditionThe Corps of Discovery
• Traveling North on Missouri River
• Columbia River
• Reached Pacific Ocean

7
What happened after?

• 1806 returned home