Early Exploration
How did Daniel Boone help encourage settlement of the West?
He cleared a pass through the Appalachian Mountains.
How did Sacajawea help Lewis and Clark?
She acted as a guide and interpreter.
Dunbar and Hunter studied the chemistry of which geographical feature?
the hot springs near the Ouachita River
Why didn’t the Red River expedition reach its destination?
It was stopped by Spanish troops.
How did the United States expand in the late 1700s and early 1800s?
Americans are settling the western frontier because the population is rapidly growing. This expansion of land provides more room for Americans to farm and feed the growing population.
This does however bring America into conflict with Native American groups.
What was the gap in the Appalachian Mountains called?
the Cumberland Gap
Why did William Clark include drawings in his journal? Select the TWO correct answers.
to educate people about the kinds of plants in the area he explored
to fulfill the president’s instructions about keeping detailed records of what he saw
According to his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, what resources did George Hunter hope to identify in the Louisiana Territory?
new plants and crops
Why did the Red River expedition have to take a detour?
The Great Raft was a big logjam, blocking their trip.
What area of land did Jefferson buy that was the focus of these expeditions?
The Louisiana Purchase.
Why do Americans move west?
They are searching for new opportunities and new beginnings.
What major geographical feature did Lewis and Clark cross to end up in territory the United States did not yet own in 1805?
the Continental Divide
According to Hunter, what is the primary benefit of the Louisiana Purchase?
acquisition of natural resources
What were the three goals of the Red River expedition
Study plant and animal life
Determine the border between the US and Spain
Make friends with Native Americans
How much did the American population grow under Thomas Jefferson?
It grew by 30 percent.
Before Americans began settling the west, what two groups mainly lived out west
Fur trappers and Native Americans
Why did Lewis bring items like Sea Otter skins, sheep skins, and more along with him?
He had been told to gather information about plants and wildlife in the Louisiana Territory.
Why did Hunter and Dunbar not explore the Red River like they originally had planned?
There were Native American attacks in the area.
Who were the two leaders of the Red River expedition?
Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis
What did Americans do when they settled on this land?
The set up farms and towns.
Who explored the region of modern day Louisiana? Select the two correct answers.
William Dunbar and George Hunter
Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis
Why might the Lewis and Clark expedition have taken the longest to complete its journey? Select the two correct answers.
It was the only one to reach its destination.
It had farther to travel than the other expeditions.
What benefits came from this expedition?
They brought back scientific samples and important information on Native Americans.
What benefits came from this expedition?
They brought back scientific samples and important information on Native Americans.
What River did Lewis and Clark explore?
The Missouri River.