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=MERIWETHER LEWIS= ==

Historical Question: What were the roles of Lewis and Clark expedition in the Jefferson era and expansion to the west?
Write a paragraph that answers the addresses the following points:

1. Who is your "I am..." person? What made you interested in this person? --> My "I am....." person is Meriwether Lewis. I became interested in this person because I was curious about his expedition to the west and how he explored the west and could choose to go to the unknown places. Also my main interest was why did Jefferson wanted to sent Lewis for the expedition and why did he support him. Also what role did Lewis and Clark (mostly Meriwether Lewis) expedition in President Jefferson era.

2. Explain what you already knew about your "I am..." person prior to beginning your research. --> I know few information about Lewis: (1) He was the first one to explore the unknown west. (2) He saw lots of new plants and animals Ex) buffalo, grizzly bears, mosquitoes, etc... (3) He also explored some rivers and water flowing for the expand to pacific and trade.

3. What are some of the questions that came into your mind about your person while researching? What did you wonder about? --> While I was researching, this question came into my mind. "Why would he accept the expedition towards the unknown west?" "Why would Jefferson actually supported this expedition and Lewis?" 

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Letter from Jefferson to Congress about Lewis and CLark Expedition