What and When
What was the purpose of the Corps of Discovery?
They were exploring the new land of the Louisiana Purchase.
What were their struggles with the Missouri River?
They had to go against the current and the water was shallow, which caused them to have to walk. There were also bugs and mosquitos along the river.
What is the Corps of Discovery
How many Native American tribes did the Corps of Discovery encouter?
Over 50
How many new plants and animals did they discover?
What were the Corps of Discovery looking for?
They were looking for the Northwest Passage.
What was their struggle with the Natives?
Not all tribes were friendly
What is the Northwest Passage?
The Northwest Passage is a water route to go to the Pacific Ocean.
What did the Corps of Discovery promise the Natives?
That Thomas Jefferson would help them when citizens settled in their area.
Aside from exploring the Louisiana Purchase area, what other area did they explore?
The land all the way to the Pacific Ocean.
How long was the journey for the Corps of Discovery?
2 years, 4 months and 9 days
What was their struggle with food.
They had trouble finding food.
Who was the "Great Father"?
Thomas Jefferson
How were the Corps of Discovery rewarded for their dedication and service when they returned?
They were given land.
When did the Corps of Discovery return?
September 23, 1806
What was their struggle with the weather.
The winters were long and cold.
What is "Manifest Destiny"
Westward expansion, when citizen followed them and settled in the west.
What was their struggle with the Rocky Mountains?
They were larger than they expected.