Lewis and Clark expedition

Name two of the educational areas that Meriwether Lewis brushed up on before he left on his expedition.

Astronomy and Navigation

How long did Lewis & Clark travel on their expedition?

From May 14, 1804 to September 23, 1806. It lasted for two years, four months, and ten days.

A direct sea route to the Pacific Ocean.

Northwest Passage.

Approximately how many miles was the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Approximately 8000 miles.

How much money did Congress budget for Lewis' Expedition?

$2,500 dollars

Which of the following is being described by the following statements below. 1. Idaho 2. Montana 3. Illinois 4. Indiana 5. Iowa 6. Kentucky 7. Missouri 8. Nebraska 9. North Dakota 10. Oregon 11. Pennsylvania 12. Tennessee 13. South Dakota 14. Virginia. 15. Washington 16. West Virginia

16 states that Lewis and Clark passed through on their expedition.

Who was the youngest person along on the trip?

A private named George Shannon

What dangerous animal did Lewis & Clark discover & kill?

Grizzly Bear

Why did Clark name a stream "Hungry Creek?

He wanted to describe their condition with rarely having any food during the expedition

Why do you think Lewis brought along gifts for the Native Americans?

Lewis would have wanted to establish a relationship with the Native Americans and be able to trade with the Native Americans.

What is the name of Charbonneau's Wife?

Sacagawea

Which of the following is being described by the following statements below. 1. They wanted to discover new plants and animals species. 2. They wanted to make peace relationships with the Native Americans. 3. They wanted to make maps of the land and find the Northwest Passage so that people could settle west for new opportunities. 4. They wanted to explore unknown territory and the Missouri river.

The 4 goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Name one of the mathematical tools that they brought along and explain why they would want to have this tool with them on their expedition.

Thermometers. They want to have this tool because they can figure out what the weather is like in a certain area.