Louis and Clark/Jefferson

When did Lewis and Clark stay at Fort Clatsop?

December 1805-March 1806

How did Lewis and Clark treat the Native Americans?

For the most part, Lewis and Clark were friendly towards the Native Americans. They even handed out peace medals.

Where is the Mississippi River?

Minnesota to Gulf of Mexico

Where is Fort Mandan?

North Dakota

When did Lewis and Clark stay at Fort Mandan?

November 1804-April 1805

Where is Fort Clatsop?

Oregon

What did Thomas Jefferson want from the Native Americans?

Peace and permission to trade with them ???

Where is the Columbia River?

Southwest Canada to Northwest US

How did he resolve this dilemma?

Using his treaty-making power

What did Congress want?

??? Money ???

What was Napoleon's role in the Louisiana Purchase?

After he realized he could not take over America, the Louisiana Territory was useless to him. However, he knew that the territory would be of interest to the Americans. He asked the French foreign minister (Charles de Talleyrand) to offer to sell the entire territory to America for only $15 million. Of course, America accepted the amazing offer.

What happened to Meriweather Lewis after the Corps returned from the journey?

Governor of Louisiana Territory but probably suffered depression and committed suicide

What happened to William Clark after the Corps returned from the journey?

Governor of Missouri Territory and father of 10 children

What did Thomas Jefferson want to be accomplished during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

He wanted accurate maps for future settlers, scientific discoveries, to find the Northwest Passage, make friends with the Native Americans, find species of plants and animals.

What were Napoleon's plans as leader of France?

He wanted to take over the world. He hoped to use the island of Santo Domingo as a naval base to take over America. His plans disintegrated after the revolt on Santo Domingo.

What was the role of Toussaint Charbonneau in the Corps of Discovery?

He was a fur trader and explorer that went on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. He was also the husband of Sacagawea.

What was Thomas Jefferson's dilemma about the Louisiana Purchase?

He was a strict follower of the Constitution and the power to purchase foreign lands was not one of the specifically enumerated powers.

What was the role of William Clark in the Corps of Discovery?

He was the expedition's co-leader. He also happened to be a great scientist and cartographer. (map-maker)

Why was New Orleans a problem?

In 1802, Spain secretly gave the L. Territory to France. At that time, America was not on particularly good terms with France, so France closed the port of New Orleans to American commerce. This basically choked the American trade.

How did the L. Purchase affect the Native Americans?

It basically destroyed their culture. When the Americans "invaded", the Native Americans lost their peaceful and simple way of life and had to fight for survival.

Why is the Columbia River important?

It leads to the Pacific Ocean???

Why is the Mississippi River important?

It was a great for trading and also connected to the Gulf of Mexico and then the Atlantic Ocean.

Why did Thomas Jefferson want New Orleans?

It was a valuable trade port

Why is the Missouri River important?

It was the main river Lewis and Clark followed during their expedition???

Who negotiated with France about the purchase?

Robert Livingston and James Monroe

Where is the Missouri River?

Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River

Define the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase.

Rocky Mountains to the west; Mississippi River to the east

What was the role of Sacagawea in the Corps of Discovery?

She was a Shoshone woman who served as a guide during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She also served as a kind of go-between between the Native Americans and the Corps.

Where did the Corps of Discovery begin their journey?

St. Louis, Missouri

What did the Shoshone do to help the Corps?

The Shashone gave the Corps horses and shelter and food.

What happened to York after the Corps returned from the journey?

Was eventually set free and tried to forge a life of his own. Sadly, he does so to little avail and comes back to work under Clark.

What were the results of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

a. They discovered there was no Northwest Passage b. They reached the Pacific Ocean c. They brought back many detailed maps and journals d. They got a taste of the Native American life e. Brought back lots of scientific knowledge

What obstacles did the Corps experience on the Missouri River?

a. Wild animals b. Mountains c. Sometimes they didn't know if they were on the right river d. Waterfalls