1. Lewis and Clark

2. 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

4. 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

7. Sacagawea Joined expedition at age 17 Brought her newborn baby
Acted as a guide and interpreter
Sister of a Shoshone Chief

8. Died in 1806 in St. Louis, MO
Her son was raised by Lewis