Meriwether Lewis's father | | a 2,000 acre plantation. |
When he was a boy, Meriwether | | of all the Louisiana Territory. |
His father willed to him | | fought in the Revolutionary War. |
His friend and neighbor | | enjoyed hunting and exploring the woods. |
When Jefferson became President of the United States | | trinkets, bead, and mirrors as gifts for the Indians. |
Jefferson asked Congress for | | gave Meriwether 1500 acres of land. |
Will Clark was chosen | | took a year and a half to reach the Pacific Ocean. |
The expedition leaders took | | was Sacagawea. |
The Indian maiden who accompanied them | | to accompany Lewis on the expedition. |
The members of the expedition | | $2500 to fund a westward exploration project. |
As a reward for his leadership, the government | | was Thomas Jefferson. |
Lewis was made governor | | Lewis became his personal secretary. |