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.