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Meriwether Lewis was best known as the leader of the expedition. He was born on August 18, 1774 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was the second child and first son of William and Lucy Meriwether Lewis. His mother was widely knowledgeable in herbal medicine and remedies. Meriwether heavily drew information from her mother's teachings during the expedition to the West.
Lewis learned much of his backwoods skills when his family moved to Georgia. He would later receive a formal education when he returned to Virginia around the age of 13.
In 1795, Lewis joined the Army as an ensign and was stationed under General Wayne in Ohio country. Due to his bad drinking and misconducted behavior, he was transfered to a company of sharpshooters lead by William Clark. The two soon became good friends and gained each other's respect. Lewis rose to lieutenant in 1799 and gained a fairly good reputation.
Thomas Jefferson, the former president at the time, appointed Lewis as his private secretary. Jefferson had a dream of exploring the west. He was the actual force that drove the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Meriwether Lewis was then appointed to lead the expedition and of course he accepted. He studied science extensively before embarking on the journey.
Lewis was 29 years old when he was chosen to lead the expedition. He knew how to lead men but he wasn't the best leader due to his drinking habits and behavior so he was accompanied by William Clark. Lewis and Clark became one of the most renowned partnerships in American history.
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Who did Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and Zebulon Pike
Who did president Jefferson hire to explore the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition : Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark .
What was the size of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.
What are Lewis and Clarks family name names?
William Clark and Merrlwethir Lewis
What are Lewis and Clarks last names?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Where and when did Lewis and Clark do this important expedtion?
1804
What injuries and deaths have to deal with on the Expedtion of Lewis and Clark?
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What was the full names of the expedtion sent out by thomas Jefferson?
The Meriwether Lewis and William Clark expedition
Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
Who were the leaders of the expedtion that thomas Jefferson sent to explore the west?
Merriwether Lewis and William Clark (they also had help from Sacagawea and other Native Americans) .
What famous explorers did Sacagawea travel with?
she traveled with Lewis and clark
Is Meriwether Lewis Clark Jr related to Lewis or Clark?
Col. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr is the grandson of William Clark. His father was William Clark's son Meriwether Lewis Clark, Sr. William Clark had named his son after his friend Meriwether Lewis.
How much is the 1804-1954 Lewis and clark expedtion 3 cent stamp?
United States Scott #1063. You can purchase a used copy for 18 cents. A mint, or unused, copy would be 70 cents.
What are Lewis and Clark's full names?
Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.
Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.
Which 2 explorers led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean?
Lewis and Clark were the two explorers that led the expedition over the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific.
What did Lewis and Clark invent?
Lewis and Clark did not invent anything.
