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Lewis And Clark Meriwether Lewis
1,353 wordsIn the early hours of October 11, 1806, while en-rout to Washington to defend himself against accusations made on him in accordance to the financial decisions made by him as goober of the Louisiana territory, Meriwether Lewis shot himself in the head with his own pistol at Natchez Trace. 1 However, the ball only grazed his skull. Of course, after doing so he fell to the floor in pain. After this, Lewis drew his second pistol, and shot himself in the chest, this passing through his body and exiti...
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Lewis And Clark Meriwether Lewis
1,104 words1774 was the birth year of Meriwether Lewis, of Albemarle County, Virginia Meriwether Lewis, who was to become a captain in the United States Army, secretary to President Thomas Jefferson, leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the pacific, Governor of Louisiana Territory and helmsman extraordinary of the American frontier. (pg 6) Meriwether Lewis was born to a prestigious family. Some of his family members include: great uncle who was a part of the Kings Council before the Revolution and F...
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United States Congress Meriwether Lewis
531 wordsDear President Jefferson and the United States Congress: I have some feelings, agreeing with your ideas about the expedition headed by Meriwether Lewis, that I feel I need to share with The United States Congress. I have read some of the journal entries written by some of the men that are currently on this expedition. My main message is: You men should be proud of your president, his Captain, Lewis, and Lewis's co-leader, Clark. They have done many wonderful jobs with very little strays from the...
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Rocky Mountains Meriwether Lewis
1,710 wordsA glimpse 200 years in our past would leave you baffled, the miniature United States and endless frontier land. In those lands, on those plains, up in those snow-capped mountains lay the hopes and dreams of men throughout our small, developing nation. Men young and old, some skilled and some driven by a passion, took it upon themselves to explore this no mans land. Two very lucky men, and 29 of their contemporaries, were able to travel through this vast wilderness under the wishes and orders of ...
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Lewis And Clark Meriwether Lewis
1,283 wordsStephen E. Ambrose, the best-selling author of D-Day and the distinguished biographer of Richard Nixon and Dwight D. Eisenhower, has now written the definitive account of the most momentous expedition in American history -- Lewis and Clark's pioneering journey across the North American continent from the Mississippi to the Pacific, carried out under the personal direction of President Thomas Jefferson. In this book, the authors thesis was to reveal to the reader the numerous adventures while exp...
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Meriwether Lewis Leadership Qualities
590 wordsMany people possess leadership qualities although they don? t rule a country. Meriwether Lewis, the official leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition has been called? undoubtedly the greatest pathfinder this country has ever known. ? Just like Hazel, Meriwether Lewis led a group of followers into unknown territory. The two guides faced many difficult situations that they were able to overcome since they had the qualities of a notable leader. Both of the journeys were rough, but because of the br...
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King And Queen Kublai Khan
1,376 wordsOver many centuries countless people have traveled unmapped territories for a number of reasons. Some are looking for treasure, some for fame, and some just to map out and claim new lands for their kings and queens. These are just a few reasons among many. Some of the best known explorers are Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, and Meriwether Lewis, William Clarke (Lewis and Clarke). Marco Polo (1254 1323? ) was born into to a family of merchants from Venice, Italy who did a great deal of travelin...
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Meriwether Lewis Whiskey Rebellion
1,137 words? Many Polish Immigrant? ? Many people have tried to do what Meriwether Lewis has done, but have failed. ? Lewis was born August 18, 1774. ? His family had a history of Hypochondria (depression). ? As a boy his father died and he inherited a 2, 000 acre plantation, 520 pounds in cash, 24 slaves, and 147 gallons of whiskey. ? By the time he became a teenager Lewis had become an alcoholic. ? As he became older he joined the army and helped put down the whiskey rebellion. ? The whiskey rebellion st...
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