Transcript Lewis & Clark

Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark courageous explorers
Lewis & Clark American men.
Journeyed west did their best for their
country and then
Oh Lewis & Clark traveled home again
Spoken solo:
In 1803, the United States purchased the
Louisiana Territory from the Emperor of
France Napoleon Bonaparte.
The territory was enormous over 825,000
square miles
Spoken solo:
It stretched north from New Orleans to the
Canadian border and west from the
Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains.
Spoken solo:
President Thomas Jefferson sent Captains
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and
their Corps of Discovery to explore the vast
region. Their journey began in May 1804
Lewis & Clark courageous explorers
Lewis & Clark American men.
Journeyed west did their best for their
country and then
Oh Lewis & Clark traveled home again
Spoken solo:
More than 40 men were part of the
expedition to explore the western territory.
The journey was very difficult and took
several years.
Spoken solo:
Along the way, Lewis & Clark kept extensive
journals. They recorded all of their
discoveries, including their encounters with
may native tribes.
Spoken solo:
Most of the tribes were friendly and even
helped them. A French trader and his
Indian wife Sacajawea joined the
expedition in November 1804. Sacajawea
gave birth to a baby boy in February 1805.
Lewis & Clark courageous explorers
Lewis & Clark American men.
Journeyed west did their best for their
country and then
Oh Lewis & Clark traveled home again
Spoken solo:
The expedition crossed the Rocky
Mountains passed the Continental Divide
and made it all the way to the Pacific
Ocean. Then, in March of 1806 they turned
around and headed home.
Spoken solo:
With them, they carried maps, scientific
specimens, and lots of information about
the new territory which led to further
exploration and settlement.
Spoken solo:
Lewis & Clark’s Corps of Discovery
successfully completed their mission in
September 1806. Their journey is
remembered as one of the greatest
American adventures of all time!
Lewis & Clark courageous explorers
Lewis & Clark American men.
Journeyed west did their best for their
country and then
Oh Lewis & Clark traveled home again