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Lewis and Clark. By: Eliza Sallee. Next page. Who. Lewis Clark Thomas Jefferson Other travelers in Corps of Expedition. Next page. What.
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Lewis and Clark By: Eliza Sallee Next page
Who • Lewis • Clark • Thomas Jefferson • Other travelers in Corps of Expedition Next page
What • Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an adventure to discover new land. They wanted to discover there purchased land. It took 4 years to complete the mission. Next page
Where • Lewis and Clark were sent to go west to discover new land. They started at the Mississippi River and went all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Next page
When • In 1801 Thomas Jefferson became president • 1803 in a secret meeting to the congress ,Thomas Jefferson seeks permission for expedition first exploration of unknown places that the U.S.A hasn’t taken. • In spring Lewis has been chosen as commander to congress. • In the summer Lewis picks up Clark and some other people in the Mississippi bank. • Then Lewis and Clark start the journey. Next page
Why • They wanted to find a way to the west. They used a boat called the Keelboat to get across the Mississippi River. Next page
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