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Exploring Unknown Lands

 

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Who explored these unknown lands?

Can you imagine walking hundreds of miles to discover an unknown wilderness? That’s what President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to do. He sent them on an expedition to explore the unknown lands of the western United States. An expedition is a journey to explore something. They hired Sacagawea to become their guide and translator as they explored the West. You may have heard their names. Where are they from? Click on each picture below to find out.

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Portrait of Meriwether Lewis

Meriwether Lewis – Meriwether Lewis was born near Charlottesville, VA in 1774. He was an American explorer.

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Portrait of William Clark

William Clark – William Clark was born in Caroline County, VA in 1770. He was an American explorer.

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Sacagawea gold coin front and back

Sacagawea – Sacagawea was a Native American woman from the Shoshone tribe. She was 16 when she set out with Lewis and Clark.

In this lesson, you will discover what contributions Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea made while they were exploring the western part of America.