Lewis and Clark
The Journey Begins Looking for Northwest Passage Expedition began in St. Louis in 1804. went up the Missouri River. Kept journals and took samples of hundreds of unknown plants and animals Provided wealth of info on Native American language and culture
Help from the Natives Depended on Native Am.’s for food, horses Mostly followed Indian trails Traveled nearly 8,000 miles Emerged on the Pacific Ocean in 1805 Returned to St. Louis in 1806
Sacagawea Joined expedition at age 17 Brought her newborn baby Acted as a guide and interpreter Sister of a Shoshone Chief
Died in 1806 in St. Louis, MO Her son was raised by Lewis