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During the first winter of their trip, what fur trader did Lewis and Clark meet?
a fur trader from Canada and his Shoshone wife, Sacagawea
Why do you thing Sacagawea was able to lead Lewis and Clark during their expedition?
Because she was leading them to the land of the Shoshone Nation. That was her people!
The second winter of their expedition, the Corps of Discovery built a fort and named it what? Why?
Named it Fort Clatsop
I honor of the Clasp Tribe who lived nearby.
Where did the Shoshone tribe live?
And what were they known for raising and taming
The lived near the Rocky Mountains
Horses
Name two things that a group took to President Jefferson to show him as part of their report of what they'd found.
maps, reports, charts, plants, rocks, a PRAIRIE DOG, and a magpie (a type of crow)
What did Pomp or Pompey's name mean?
little chief
How was Sacagawea helpful to Lewis and Clark when they reached the Shoshone Nation?
She interpreted for Lewis and Clark
She traded with the Shoshone for horses for the next part of their trip
How many pairs of moccasins did Lewis and Clark decide they needed to make before their return trip to Washington D.C.?
And why so many?
300
They realized their moccasins were only lasting a few days due to water, cactus needles, and rough ground.
Upon return to the Shoshone Nation, whom did Sacagawea discover was the chief of the tribe?
her brother!
Name some things the the Corps of Discovery brought back after their two year expedition.
Brought back news of 200 new plants and 120 new animals.
Brought back seeds of new flowers, trees, and herbs.
Told stories of animals.
I became the general of the militia in the Louisiana Territory and later worked with the Native Americans who lived there
William Clark
On what date did the Corps of Discovery finally reach the PACIFIC OCEAN?
November 15, 1805
What two things were Lewis and Clark given for their contribution to the long trip?
Land and money
safe
A statue in Sacagawea's honor is built in this state.
Are there any pictures that exist to show what Sacagawea looked like?
Bismarck, North Dakota
no
President Jefferson chose me to be the governor of the Louisiana Territory
Meriwether Lewis
On their return trip, Lewis and Clark split up. Who were the leaders of the two groups? And how many days were they apart before coming together again?
Less led one group. Mr. Clark led the other. They were apart for 40 days.
After Sacagawea died, who adopted her two children?
William Clark. He also made sure Pompey received a good education.
What was Sacagawea's daughters name?
Lisette
a rock formation named for Sacagawea's son
Pompeys Pillar
my name meant "bird woman"
Sacagawea
How long was the Corps of Discovery gone during their expedition?
Over two years. They had traveled thousands of miles.
What made the Native American tribes feel at ease when they saw the Corps of Discovery?
Sacagawea and her baby (Pompey)
Give two reasons for choosing Fort Clatsop as their home through the second winter.
It was built on higher ground to protect it from flooding
There was lots of wood for building and fires.
There were plenty of elk for food and clothing
the height, or elevation, above sea level
altitude