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Well Lewis and his co- commander William Clark has done one of the most epic expedition in history. He and Clark discovered over 177 different plants and animals! They even got to name some or i think all of those plants and animals. They met many different Indian tribes like Blackfeet,Shoshone, Manana's Perce', and many more.
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How many of Meriwether Lewis's siblings were older?
Only one, and that was his sister Jane Meriwether Anderson, born in 1770. Meriwether Lewis was the next born in 1774.
Who took part in three expeditions when Thomas Jefferson was president?
Meriwether Lewis
Who are the three famous explorers?
Meriwether Lewis William Clark Christopher Columbus
Where was Meriwether Lewis was threatened by a bear a mountain lion and three bull bison in one day?
in china
Who was the person name who made the Kentucky Derby?
no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation. no one "owns" the Kentucky Derby. its a race held every year for the best 20 three year old thoroughbreds in the nation.
What subjects did Meriwether Lewis study about and why?
Meriwether Lewis who had been appointed to the rank of Captain, was designated as the expedition "scientist". Prior to the expedition, Lewis went to Philadelphia for intense training by physician Benjamin Rush, astronomer-surveyor Andrew Ellicott, botanist Benjamin Barton, anatomist Casper Wister, and mathematician Robert Patterson. For three months he was tutored in the spring of 1803.
Did Meriwether Lewis get a lot of training?
Meriwether Lewis who had been appointed to the rank of Captain, was designated as the expedition "scientist". Prior to the expedition, Lewis went to Philadelphia for intense training by physician Benjamin Rush, astronomer-surveyor Andrew Ellicott, botanist Benjamin Barton, anatomist Casper Wister, and mathematician Robert Patterson. For three months he was tutored in the spring of 1803.
What was Meriwether Lewis' age during journey?
At the time they left Camp Dubois towards St. Louis, Lewis was 29 years old and Clark was 33. The expedition itself took about three years.
Who did Meriwether Lewis buy his dog from?
The guy's name was Brady. He was a rough sailor who sold Seaman to Meriwether Lewis for $20 after a lot of lying probably to get the price higher. He lyed about Seaman, who he had named Runt, saving him from drowning three times and all sorts of things like that. Also, while Brady was arguing with Lewis, he started calling Sea (Seaman's nickname) Champion so Sea ended up having three different names in the span of just a few minutes. If you want to know more about this, try reading the book "The Captain's Dog My Journey with the LEWIS AND CLARK Tribe" by Roland Smith
What is William Clark famous for?
William Clark along with Meriwether Lewis formed the famous explorers Lewis and Clark. They went on a three year expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory. They were also tasked with claiming the Oregon Territory for the United States.
When did Meriwether Lewis die and how exactly?
Nobody really knows when he died, but the best guess is October 11, 1809. And the best guess was that he commited suicide, but there is also a theory that he was shot two or three times.
When did Lewis begin his preparations for the expedition?
In the spring of 1803, Meriwether Lewis who had been appointed to the rank of Captain, was designated as the expedition "scientist". Prior to the expedition, Lewis went to Philadelphia for three months for intense training by physician Benjamin Rush, astronomer-surveyor Andrew Ellicott, botanist Benjamin Barton, anatomist Casper Wister, and mathematician Robert Patterson.
