Meriwether Lewis and William Clark paved the way of the west for the present day American citizens. They traveled over 8‚000 miles across the country by sailing‚ walking‚ canoeing and riding horses. Lewis was in charge of documenting all of the new plants and animals they came across. Clark took the responsibility for composing the maps of the rivers and the land in the west. Together‚ and with the help of their fellow members of the Corp of Discovery‚ they made one of the most memorized expeditions
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1. Lewis was shot by one of his own men. Pierre Cruzatte‚ who could not see well‚ shot Lewis through the buttocks on August 11‚ 1806‚ mistaking him for an elk. 2. Clark was not actually a captain. When Lewis asked Clark to join the expedition he said President Jefferson was willing to promote him to captain. Before the expedition began‚ the Secretary of War notified Lewis that Clark would receive a lieutenant’s title. Lewis was angered and wrote Clark that it was best that none of their party or
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Lewis and Clark Many lives changed in the early 1800’s with the expansion of U.S. territory after the Louisiana Purchase. President Jefferson wanted this new area to be explored‚ so he asked Meriwether Lewis if he would be commanding officer and leader of the expedition. The Lewis and Clark Expedition meant great changes to American history by discovering new plants and animals‚ making friendships with the Natives‚ and exploring new areas. Meriwether Lewis‚ born in 1774 on August 18 near Ivy
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Lewis and Clark: 1. Lewis & Clark College is a private college with a public conscience and a global reach. We celebrate our strengths in collaborative scholarship‚ international engagement‚ environmental understanding and entrepreneurial thinking. As we evaluate applications‚ we look for students who understand what we offer and are eager to contribute to our community. In one paragraph‚ please tell us why you are interested in attending Lewis & Clark and how you will impact our campus. Lewis and
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The Expedition of Lewis and Clark The topic that I have chosen for my paper is the Expedition of Lewis and Clark. The topics that I wish to examine are the significance of the expedition‚ the timeline in which it took place‚ and the relationship that Lewis and Clark had with the Indians. I am truly amazed by the determination and dedication it took Lewis and Clark to conquer this expedition. Also‚ the fact that they didn’t lose many men from a crew of around 50 men on the entire journey is miraculous
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the American flag overland to the Pacific. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was all of this and more. Between 1804 and 1806‚ Lewis and Clark made the first systematic reports‚ based on scientific measurement and observations‚ of the Missouri River--not only its course‚ but its flora and fauna‚ depth and current‚ tributaries and inhabitants. They continued onward to document their observations in the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Northwest. Lewis and Clark described for science at least 120 mammals‚
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The video‚ Lewis and Clark: Part 1 directed by Kevin Burns‚ tells the story of the first exploration into unknown territory. Thomas Jefferson‚ the President of the United States at the time‚ was always curious about the West. Jefferson’s books spoke of a northwest passage that linked the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It was believed that whoever could maintain that trade route would control the rest of the country and its future Jefferson expressed the desire to discover and understand the Missouri
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While attending Lewis & Clark College I will foster my passion for nature‚ environmental advocacy‚ and politics. Participating in things like the Environmental Living Learning Community will provide an engaging and enriching space to form long-lasting connections with people who share the same desire to promote environmental sustainability. Portland and the beautifully wooded campus at Lewis & Clark provide the type of natural environment that inspires my initiative for environmental advocacy. I
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William Clark was born on August 1‚ 1770 & Meriwether Lewis was born on August 18‚ 177 in Albemarle County in Virginia. During this time Thomas Jefferson was the president of the United States. Lewis and Thomas Jefferson grew up as boyhood neighbors as kids.1 Lewis joined the militia in 1794 which was commanded by Lieutenant Clark‚ where they later grew a strong bond.1 Several years later Lewis received a letter asking to become the president’s secretary-aide. A secretary- aide is a person who
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Lewis and Clark Reloaded Case Study Directions: Go to this website: http://www.sciencecases.org/bicycle_ride/bicycle_ride.asp Complete the Answers to Parts I‚ II‚ and III Part I 1. What body systems are primarily affected and what physiological changes would you expect Joe and Frank to experience during such rigorous exercise? Respiratory‚ circulatory‚ cardiovascular and musclar systems because the heart would be worked to its peak‚ you can lose breath easily riding so long‚ and your
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