Louis and Clark
What was the name of the fort they built in honor of the Natives that assisted them?
Fort Clatsop
Where was this tribe?
North Dakota
The crew had three boats. What were they?
One long keelboat and two smaller boats known as pirogues.
Why was the journey up the Missouri River difficult?
The group was traveling against the current and often had to pull the boat with ropes from the shore.
How much money did he purchase this territory for?
$15 million
What were five major goals Jefferson set out for Lewis and Clark's expedition?
- to follow the Missouri river and find its sources - to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean, known as the Northwest Passage - To learn about the Native Americans customs and culture - To write about and draw newly-discovered plants and animals - to learn about the climate, soil, and terrain of the land
how many new animals did the crew gather info on
122
How many plants did the crew gather info on
178
Who would join them on the trip?
21 riverboat men, 18 soldiers, Clark's slave, and a French interpreter.
how many different Native tribes did they gather info on
40
How did Lewis die?
He died poor under mysterious circumstances
Where did the group leave from in May of 1804?
Independence, Missouri
What was the name of Sacagawea's son born during the trip?
Jean Baptiste, but he was nicknamed "Pomp"
When Lewis and Clark split up on their way home, what rivers did each of them follow?
Lewis followed the Missouri River and Clark followed the Yellowstone River.
What territory did President Jefferson purchase in 1803?
Louisiana territory
Where did they return Sacagawea and her family?
Mandan village
Who was named governor of the Louisiana Territory?
Meriweather Lewis
Who was his personal secretary he chose to lead the journey to explore the land?
Meriwether Lewis
Where did they arrive home in September 1806?
St. Louis
What was the tribe they made camp with as winter approached?
The Mandan tribe
Where did the group finally reach in November of 1805?
The Pacific Ocean
What did they encounter once around the falls?
The Rocky Mountains
What people did they trade with to get these horses?
The Shoshone people, where Sacagawea's brother was the chief
What direction did they head toward once the group reached a fork in the river?
They chose to head South toward the Great Falls.
Why were the Native Americans fascinated by Clark's slave?
They had never seen a person of African descent before.
What couple did they meet that ended up joining them?
They met a French fur tapper and his pregnant Native wife, Sacagawea.
What did they realize during this time and what did they travel by?
They realized the Northwest Passage did not exist and they would have to travel by horse.
Where did they travel across and over?
They traveled across the Rocky Mountains and over the Bitterroot Range.
Which friend did Meriwether Lewis choose to accompany him on his expedition?
William Clark
Who was appointed governor of Missouri?
William Clark
Who did Jean Baptiste end up living with?
William Clark, so he could end up gaining a better education.
What was Clark's slave named?
York
What was a right that Clark's slave was given?
York was given the right to vote in decisions made by the group, which was not a right African-Americans were given in society.
What did they end up having to resort to eating during the most difficult part of the trip ?
candles and horses.
What are the two years people believe Sacagawea died?
either 1812 or 1884
What four areas was Clark known for his skills?
hunting, tracking, camping, and land navigation.
What were the three things William Clark had experience working as?
map-maker, nature artist, and riverboat captain.
What were the four things Lewis had knowledge of that Jefferson felt would make him a good explorer?
medicine, botany, zoology, and celestial navigation.
How long did it take them to travel around five waterfalls in this location?
one month