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Lewis' Father Dies
This was important in Lewis' life because his father's death forced him to become tougher. Lewis would need to become tougher to care for his family and go on the expedition west. It also helped Meriwether get closer to his uncle. -
Lewis' Uncle Becomes His Legal Guardian
Nicholas Lewis becoming Meriwether's guardian was important because it helped him meet Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was important to his life because he is what helped Lewis achieve fame. This also helped Lewis become Jefferson's aide in the future. -
Lewis Joins the Army
Lewis joining the army was important because it made him even tougher and more ready for the expedition of his life. Joining the army gave him something to be passionate about and become more involved with his state and the Union. The army is also where he meets his friend William Clark. -
Lewis Meets Clark
Lewis meeting Clark was important because Clark was his partner on the expedition west. It is also important that Lewis met Clark in the army because they became good friends before the expedition. Clark was also a good leader like Lewis so the expedition went smoother. -
Lewis Becomes President Jefferson's Aide
Lewis becoming Jefferson's aide was important because it brought him closer to Jefferson. Being closer to Jefferson helped Lewis secure the job as the leader of the expedition west. It also helped Lewis gain the trust of Jefferson so that he could pick his team out. -
Lewis Recruited Clark for the Expedition
Lewis recruiting Clark for the expedition was important because Clark was also very important to the expedition. Clark had leadership skills helping Lewis keep expedition going smoothly. Clark could write down information to help Lewis also. -
The Corps of Discovery Depart from St. Louis
The Corps of Discovery departing from St. Louis was important because it marked the start of the expedition. The expedition was important because it revealed the dangers and beauties of the west. It was also important because the expedition is what made Lewis and Clark famous. -
Lewis and Clark Meet Sacagawea
Lewis and Clark meeting Sacagawea was important because Sacagawea was the person who kept them alive. She kept them alive because she was a woman and helped Natives shake away the notion that they were a war party. She was also the group's translator and guide. -
Lewis and Clark Discover the Grizzly Bear
Lewis and Clark discovering the grizzly bear was important because it revealed one of the dangers of the West. Had colonists not known about the grizzly bear many would have died to them. It also gave hunters something to look out for when they hunt in the West -
Lewis and Clark Discover the Rockies
Lewis and Clark discovering the Rockies was important because it helped travelers prepare accordingly when going west. Had travelers not known about the Rockies, many colonists would not have been able to get to California. It also discouraged some who might not have made it west from trying.
