World Explorers: Lewis & Clark

6 minutes 4 seconds

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After making the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson assembled an expedition to explore the vast territory. The expedition was led by intrepid explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Over a period of two years, Lewis and Clark successfully crossed the entire western half of the United States. Part of the "World Explorers" series.

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Runtime: 6 minutes 4 seconds

Topic: Biographies, Geography, History
Subtopic: Biography, Explorers, World Geography
Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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Release Year: 2017
Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
Series: World Explorers

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