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When did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?
May 14, 1804
From which city did the expedition set out?
St. Louis, Missouri
Who was the main Native American guide for the expedition?
Sacagawea
What river did Lewis and Clark primarily travel up at the start of their journey?
The Missouri River
What was one of the main goals of the expedition?
Map a route to the Pacific Ocean
How long did the entire expedition take?
2 years
Which U.S. president commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition?
President Thomas Jefferson
What special event did the expedition celebrate west of the Mississippi for the first time?
Fourth of July
How many new animal species did the expedition discover?
Over 100
What was the name of the group led by Lewis and Clark?
The Corps of Discovery
What did Lewis and Clark use to record their journey?
Which of the following hardships did the expedition NOT face? Wild animals - Starvation - Shipwreck at sea - Harsh Weather
Shipwreck at sea.
What was the name of the African American member of The Corps of Discovery?
York
What was Sacagawea's main contribution to the expedition?
Guiding and translating
Where did the expedition reach the Pacific Ocean?
Fort Clatsop
What did the explorers hope to find as a water route?
Northwest Passage
Which animal was NOT discovered by Lewis and Clark? A grizzly bear - A mountain goat - A kangaroo
Kangaroo
What did the expedition do to communicate with Native American Tribes?
Sign language and interpreters
What was the main source of food for the expedition?
Wild game
How many miles did the expedition travel in total? 1,000 - 3,000 - 5,000 - over 7,000
Over 7,000
What did Lewis and Clark do when they encountered unknown plants and animals?
Collected samples and made notes
What role did William Clark primarily have on the expedition?
Navigator and mapmaker
What did the expedition build for shelter during the winter at the Pacific Ocean?
Fort Clatsop
What did President Jefferson hope the expedition would help with?
Expanding the fur trade and learning about the land
What was the major result of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Greater knowledge of western lands and peoples