People on the trip
Louisisana Territory
Discoveries
The Trip
Fun Facts
100
What was the group of men called who explored the Louisiana Territory?
Corps of Discovery
100
Who made the decision to purchase the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson
100
Name two of the political achievements during the expedition.
Developed trading relationships with the Native Americans and claimed the land of Oregon.
100
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore the Missouri River and find a water route leading to the Pacific Ocean.
100
How old was Meriwether Lewis when he left for the expedition?
Meriwether Lewis was 27 years old when he was asked to perform the expedition.
200
Who were the two explorers who led the expedition in the Louisiana Territory?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
200
Why was New Orleans important to Jefferson?
It was a great trading port.
200
Who was Sacagawea, and what achievement did she help provide during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Sacagawea was the only female Corps of Discovery, and she helped the expedition by making interpretations with the Shoshone tribe. This allowed the explorers to create a better relationship with the Native Americans because we then understood their communications.
200
Why did Jefferson want to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean?
He wanted to do this because he wanted to set up trading ports on the western coast so that trade could be established with Asia. Also, so that travel could occur across the Pacific Ocean
200
How old was Clark when he left for the expedition?
William Clark was 31 years old when he was asked to perform the expedition.
300
What was the purpose of the Corps of Discovery?
To explore the Louisiana Territory
300
How much did Jefferson pay for the Louisiana Territory?
15 million dollars
300
Name two of the social achievements during the expedition.
Developed relationships with the Native Americans and created a good relationship with Sacagawea.
300
Why was the trip home much faster than the trip west on this expedition?
When traveling west, they Corps of Discovery was going upstream. So, when they went back home, they traveled downstream--causing a quicker trip.
300
How long did the lewis and clark expedition last?
2 years, 4 months, 10 days
400
What was the significance of Sergeant Charles Floyd?
Floyd was the only casualty on the expedition.
400
Who did Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?
Napoleon - the leader of the French
400
In addition to developing trade with the Native Americans, what did the Corps of Discovery also get a better understanding of?
The Corps of Discovery also learned about the culture and language of the Native Americans.
400
During the Lewis and Clark Expedition, what did the Corps of Discovery do when meeting with the Native Americans?
They recorded their meetings with Native American Tribes and kept notes on the culture and languages with these tribes.
400
What was the distance traveled by the Corps of Discovery when exploring the new land?
7689 miles was traveled on this expedition.
500
How did Charles Floyd die?
Floyd died due to peritonitis - the inflammation of a line of tissue against the abdomen.
500
What was Jefferson’s dilemma about the purchase of the Louisiana Territory?
Jefferson had regret for this decision the rest of his life. Since he was a Democratic-Republican, he believed in a strict following of the Constitution. This is why Jefferson was fruturated with himself, because the power to buy this land was not included in the Constitution.
500
Name three of the Economic achievements during the expedition.
Developed trade routes and trading ports, farming, and bought the Louisiana Territory.
500
What was the struggle when the expedition went west?
The Corps of Discovery reached the falls of Missouri, which was too dangerous to reach by water.
500
How many new animals and plants were discovered on this expedition?
122 new animals and 178 new plants were discovered.
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