Who asked Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson.
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What was Daniel Boone's wife's name?
Rebecca
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What does it mean to blaze a trail?
To mark and cut down trees to make a path.
200
Why did Thomas Jefferson want to buy New Orleans?
Because it had a port that connected the Mississippi River to the ocean and was good for trading.
200
What kind of Native Americans kidnapped Sacagawea when she was a child?
The Hidatsa
200
Which river did Lewis and Clark travel on as they headed west?
The Missouri River
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How many kids did Daniel Boone have?
Ten!
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Where did Daniel Boone want to go?
Kentucky
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Who did America buy the Louisiana Territory from?
France
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Who did Sacagawea join to translate and be their guide?
Lewis and Clark
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What were at least two obstacles Lewis and Clark encountered?
The Rocky Mountains, hail, snow on the trail, no food to eat, had to eat candles, very cold, poor shelter.
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What ocean did Lewis and Clark finally reach at the end of their journey?
The Pacific Ocean
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What mountains did Daniel Boone need to cross?
The Appalachian Mountains
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Who was the man who sold the Louisiana Territory?
Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
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What was Sacagawea's baby's name?
Pomp
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Name at least two animals Lewis and Clark saw on their journey.
Antelope, white pelicans, prairie dogs, mosquitos, bears, magpies, birds.
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What river did Lewis and Clark follow to reach the ocean?
The Columbia River
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Why did Daniel Boone think that his new land was paradise?
Because it was good for hunting and farming.
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How did the Louisiana Purchase change the size of the United States?
It made it twice as big.
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What did Sacagawea do when a canoe tipped over?
She calmly and bravely rescued all their supplies.
500
Why did Thomas Jefferson pick William and Clark to explore the land?
Lewis had been an army leader and knew a lot about living outdoors, while Clark was good at drawing maps and pictures. They were brave and were good at teamwork.
500
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