The Exploits Of Meriwether Lewis

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The Exploits Of Meriwether Lewis

• Tucker

Mr. Brumfields Third-Grade Class Lawnton
Elementary School
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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Early Background
• Historical Contributions
• Conclusion

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Introduction

• Have you ever explored the unknown? Well
  Meriwether Lewis has! He helped Americans find
  out about the western parts of the United States.
  You are about to read and learn more exciting
  facts about Meriwether Lewis.

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Early Background

• In this paragraph I will explain the early
  life of Meriwether Lewis. Meriwether Lewis was
  born on August 18, 1774. He lived in Albemarle
  County Virginia. Those are some facts about
  Meriwether Lewis.

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Historical Contributions

• These are some qualities or good deeds
  Meriwether Lewis did. He was very courageous
  during his expedition. Meriwether Lewis explored
  the western parts of the U.S. . He traveled
  all the way from ST. Louis to the Pacific Ocean!
  He endured all the hardships with his companion
  William Clark. An important person in the journey
  was Sacagawea. Meriwether Lewis did this for the
  President. The government also wanted to know
  more about the land of the United States. He also
  thought it was worth while. That explains the
  adult life of Meriwether Lewis.

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Conclusion

• This is why Meriwether Lewis is a role model or
  hero. Meriwether Lewis and his companion William
  Clark changed the United States. His courage
  taught us that exploring is a good thing to do.
  He made sure you could go to the western United
  States. That is why my awesome role model is a
  role model.

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References

• Internet Resources
• http//www.ala.org/ala/alsc/greatwebsites/greatweb
  sitesbiographies.htm
• http//www.imahero.com/education.html
• http//www.biography.com/
• http//www.infoplease.com/people.html