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Directions: On February 28, 1803, President Thomas Jefferson got approval from Congress to send Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and a team of 31 others to explore the American West. Learn all about their adventures right here! Print this page to write your answers, or use a sheet of paper.

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	Lewis and Clark spent months preparing for their journey before setting out on May 14, 1804, from St. Louis, Missouri. What were some of the expedition's goals? ________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/west/

	Their supplies included scientific equipment, camping gear, clothing, weapons, and food. They also brought gifts to give to the Native Americans they would meet. Name three gifts. _________________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html

	Lewis and Clark's crew, called the Corps of ____________________, differed in background, rank, and experience. Who was the youngest? ________________ Who was Seaman? ________________________ ________________________ Find the answer at : www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/west/crew2.html

	Another key member of the group was Sacagawea, who served as an interpreter. Name one other reason why she was so key to the expedition. _________________________________________________ ______________________________ Find the answer at : www.nps.gov/jeff/LewisClark2/CorpsOfDiscovery/ TheOthers/Civilians/Sacagawea.htm

	Along their journey, Lewis and Clark saw many new plants and animals, such as the black-tailed prairie dog. What did they nickname it? ___________________ What did they do with one? _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.sierraclub.org/lewisandclark/species/index.asp

	Lewis and Clark also encountered almost 50 Native American tribes. Name two from the Pacific Northwest. ________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/native/

	The Corps finally reached the Pacific Ocean in November, 1805. Name five states that they passed through on the way. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ Find the answer at : www.nps.gov/lecl/