Lewis and Clark Chapter 10-2
Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition so important
Because they needed to see if the Missouri River went to the Ocean
William Clark
Co-leader to Louis and Clark expedition
Did Lewis and Clark find an all water route to the Pacific, major rivers he discovered
No, Missouri River, Columbia
Lewis and Clark expedition
The group that explored Louisiana territory and lands west also known as the Corps of Discovery
Mariwether Lewis
Army captain appoi ted by President Jefferson to explore the Louisiana territory and lands west to the pacific coast
How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost how much did it increase the U.S
15 million, it doubled the size
Corps
A group of people acting together for a similar purpose
Louisiana purchase
American purchase of Louisiana Territory from France in 1803
What talents does William Clark have
He was a good map maker, and leader
Who was Zebulon Pike, what route did he travel
He was the leader of the southern expedition, he travels the southern of the Louisiana Territory
Zebulon Pike
Leader of the southern Louisiana Territory
Who did President Jefferson choose to explore the Louisiana Purchase
Mariwether Lewis because he was really brave, outdoorsman
Sacagawea
Shoshone woman who helped Lewis and Clark expedition
What did Jefferson see as a problem with him purchasing the Louisiana Purchase
The Constitution said the president can't negotiate on land
Who sold the Louisiana Territory why were they willing to sell the land
The French did because they needed the money for war
