Meriwether Lewis And Clark Expedition
Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18, 1774 in Ivy, Virginia. He was a soldier, and he helped quell the Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Also during his time as a soldier, he was reassigned to the Chosen Rifle Company. It was led by William Clark himself. Because of this, Lewis and Clark were able to meet and develop a strong friendship. In 1801, Thomas Jefferson became president. Both Jefferson and Lewis knew each other for awhile. Jefferson knew that Lewis should be his private secretary. The deal was offered and accepted. In 1803, Jefferson sent Lewis and a group of men called the Corps of Discovery to explore the west. This is now known as Lewis and Clark’s Expedition. Jefferson wanted them to explore what was beyond the newly purchased
Louisiana. As the expedition went on, the team carefully documented everything and everyone they met. For example, they documented the new wildlife and the traditions of all Indian tribes they met. Finally, Lewis died at the age of 35 due to gunshot wounds on October 12, 1809.
Louisiana. As the expedition went on, the team carefully documented everything and everyone they met. For example, they documented the new wildlife and the traditions of all Indian tribes they met. Finally, Lewis died at the age of 35 due to gunshot wounds on October 12, 1809.