The Lewis and Clark Expedition

In 1804, President Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory. Jefferson hoped that they would find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The two men began their journey near St. Louis, Missouri, and traveled west along the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark and a group of about 50 men, including soldiers, traveled on three boats loaded with provisions and peace offerings for the Native Americans. The men carried guns in case they had to protect themselves from unfriendly Native Americans. Sacajawea, a female

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

     In 1804, President Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory. Jefferson hoped that they would find a water route to the Pacific Ocean. The two men began their journey near St. Louis, Missouri, and traveled west along the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark and a group of about 50 men, including soldiers, traveled on three boats loaded with provisions and peace offerings for the Native Americans. The men carried guns in case they had to protect themselves from unfriendly Native Americans. Sacajawea, a female