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The Mystery of Meriwether Lewis - Washington State History Museum 2025

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The document outlines a lesson plan for high school students to investigate the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis, a key figure in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It engages students in forensic examination of historical artifacts and primary sources related to Lewis's death, encouraging them to explore various theories surrounding it, including suicide and murder. The lesson includes essential questions, activities involving webquests, testimonies from contemporaries, and culminates in a persuasive letter advocating for the exhumation of Lewis's body for forensic analysis. The plan integrates history and science education while promoting critical thinking and research skills.

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What happened to Lewis of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Meriwether Lewis died a violent death in the early morning hours of October 11, 1809 at the age of 35, just three years after the completion of the most successful exploration mission in American history. His death, by a gunshot wound to the head and another to the abdomen, remains a heavily debated mystery.

What happened to Lewis from Lewis and Clark?

In August 1809, Lewis decided to go to Washington and explain why the Louisiana Territory was costing more to operate than other territories. It was on this trip to Washington that Lewis unexpectedly died in Tennessee on October 11th, 1809.

What were Meriwether Lewis last words?

Governor Meriwether Lewis died at sunrise. His last words were, I am no coward, but I am so strong. It is so hard to die.

Why was Lewis shot during the expedition?

In 1806, Pierre Cruzatte mistook Meriwether Lewis for an Elk and accidentally shot him. Significance: Meriwether Lewis was shot somewhere near here by a member of his own party, Pierre Cruzatte.

What happened when Meriwether Lewis returned to Washington DC?

In 1809, at the age of 35, he set off for Washington to meet with government officials and plead his case. Unfortunately, Lewis never made it to D.C. Part way through his journey, on October 11, 1809, an innkeeper found him dead in his room in Tennessee.

Where is Meriwether Lewis buried?

The Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site is located on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 385.9 near the intersection of Highway 20 and the Natchez Trace Parkway in Lewis County, Tennessee. The site is located near Hohenwald, TN.

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