Lewis and Clark Expedition
When and where was Fort Mandan built?
During the winter of 1804 in North Dakota
What animals were available in the Great Plains region of the U.S.?
Elk, deer, bison, beavers, rabbits
What was the expedition's winter camp called? (1805-1806)
Fort Clatsop
Which rivers are associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Mississippi, Missouri, Clearwater, Snake, Columbia
Did Lewis and Clark find a continuous water way to the Pacific?
No
When was the Pacific Ocean first sighted by the expedition members?
November 7th, 1805
About how many Native American tribes did Lewis and Clark meet?
24-50
How long was the expedition?
About 3 years (1803-1806)
What were William Clark's jobs before the expedition?
He was a second lieutenant in the military where he met Lewis.
What were Meriwether Lewis's jobs before the expedition?
He was captain in the military and served as President Thomas Jefferson's private secretary.
How did Lewis and Clark get over (across) the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains?
Horses they bought from the Native Americans
What did Lewis and Clark bring on the trip that was distributed to Native Americans?
Indian Peace Medals, pipes, and many other gifts
What were some of the good things that came out of the expedition?
Maps of the areas they traveled, better relationships with Native Americans, and journal records of the tons of new species of plants and animals they'd never known of before
Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Who hired and sent the Corp of Discovery to explore the new lands just purchased in the Louisiana purchase and to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean?
President Thomas Jefferson
What is Sacagawea's son's name and nickname?
Real Name: Jean Baptiste Nickname: Pomp
How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?
She was a translator and guide, worked with Indian relations, and kept peace with the expedition and all the Indian tribes.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition also known as?
The Corps of Discovery
What was the purpose of the expedition?
To find the most direct water route across the North American continent for business or trade
What is Sacagawea's husband's name?
Toussaint Charbonneau
