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Lewis is Born
Lewis was born. His parents were William and Lucy. He was born in Albemarle Country, Virginia. -
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Meriwether Lewis Birth and Death
Lewis is born in Virginia and dies in Tennessee. -
Graduation
Lewis graduates from Liberty Hall. -
Whiskey Rebellion
He helped to stop the whiskey rebellion because he was part of the state militia -
Lewis Joins the Army
Lewis joins the army. He was ordered as an ensign. William Clark happened to be one of his officers, he later became captain. -
Private Secraty
Asked by president Jefferson to act as his private secretary -
Lewis and Clark Expedition
The expedition begins near St. Louis Missouri. Lewis is the leader. This was the first American Expedition out west. -
Pacific Ocean
The expedition reaches the Pacific Ocean. -
The Group Splits Up
Lewis and Clark split up to cover more territory. -
Govenor
Lewis is assigned governor of the Louisiana territory by Jefferson. -
Expedition Ends
The expedition is over and they return back to St.Lewis. They come back with new information on the land, animals, and plants. -
Lewis Dies
Lewis dies, but we don't know if he was murdered or if he committed suicide.
