Almanac: Lewis and Clark

August 31st, 1803: a keelboat, a dog called Seaman, and a $2,500 budget

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1August 31st, 1803

2Jefferson's mission

3The route and the team

4What they achieved

5True or false?

Do you remember? True or false?

    6Your turn: WANTED!

    It's 1803. Lewis needs strong, brave people for the Corps of Discovery. Write the advertisement for the newspaper (60 to 80 words), then read it aloud like a town crier.

    1. Say who you are looking for.
    2. Explain the mission and where the team will go.
    3. Describe the dangers and the skills they need.
    4. Say what they will get, and how to apply.

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