People from the Expedition
Where did they go?
Discoveries
Native Americans
Fun Facts
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Who conducted the expedition?
Lewis and Clark
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What was the final destination of the expedition?
the coast of the Pacific Ocean
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what popular species of bear did they discover?
Grizzly bear
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Who was Sacagawea?
A young girl from the Shoshone tribe who helped Lewis and Clark by providing protection, and being an interpreter.
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When did the expedition start?
Spring 1804
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What was "The Corps of Discovery"?
A team of 40-50 people gathered by Lewis and Clark for their expedition
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Which River did they travel across for most of the expedition?
The Missouri River
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True or False: nearly 500 previously unknown species of animals were encountered and described by Lewis and Clark during their expedition.
False. they discovered around 100.
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True or False: Lewis and Clark encountered Native Americans
True
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Where did the expedition take place?
Across the entire west side of the Americas
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Who was the president while the expedition was taking place?
Thomas Jefferson
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Where did Clark's expedition group go?
south toward the area of the Yellowstone River
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Which type of cactus named after a popular fruit was found during the expedition?
The Prickly pear
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True or False: Most of the plants discovered Native Americans believed they possessed healing or other useful properties
True
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What was the main task of Lewis and Clark in the Louisiana Territory?
To explore and Map the Missouri River, search for water routes to the Pacific Ocean, and make notes on plant life, soil conditions, etc.
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What purpose did Sacagawea and her husband serve for the Corps of Discovery?
they were both interpreters
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Which mountain did they travel across?
The Rocky Mountains
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What animal did Lewis and Clark bring back for Thomas Jefferson?
A Prarie dog
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what was an important goal for the expedition when dealing with Native Americans?
to gather information about the Native American tribes and to negotiate with their leaders for peace and trade
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Who sent soldiers to arrest the expedition?
The Spanish
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How many people went on the expedition in total?
59 people(only 33 completed the entire journey)
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Which River did the team reach right after they crossed the Rocky Mountains?
The Columbia River
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What did the Corps of Discovery use to make canoes during their expedition?
Cottonwood trees
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What was Lewis and Clark's protocol for meeting new tribes?
they bartered goods and presented the tribe’s leader with a Jefferson Indian Peace Medal, and told the Indians that America owned their land and then offered military protection in exchange for peace.
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What was the legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
It provided a lot of geographical information about the territory, established trade with tribes, and got information about the culture and language of the tribes