Louisiana Purchase
Who was president at the time of the Louisiana Purchase?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was one of the first pioneers to travel west?
Hint: he loved to hunt
Daniel Boone
What were the names of the two men that led the Corps of Discovery?
Lewis & Clark
What coin is Thomas Jefferson on?
The Nickle
What was the city Thomas Jefferson wanted to buy from Napoleon?
New Orleans
Who originally inhabited the Western United States before the colonists moved westward?
Many Native American Tribes
What were Jefferson's three tasks for the group?
1. Discover new plants and animals (bring some back)
2. Befriend Native American tribes
3. Find one river that connects the eastern United States to the Pacific Ocean
Name one difference between a black bear and a grizzly.
- Size
- Color
- Claws
- Location
What river did Jefferson want to have ownership over?
The Mississippi
How much bigger did the United States become after the expansion?
It doubled in size.
Who did Sacagawea unexpectedly find when the Corps of Discovery visited the Shoshone Tribe?
Her long lost brother- the chief of the tribe
What does the word "permanent" mean?
not changing, forever
Name one difference between Jefferson and Napoleon.
- Jefferson dressed plainly while Napoleon wore great robes.
- Napoleon had a great palace while Jefferson liked his solitude at his home.
- Monroe said that Napoleon intimidated his visitors, while Jefferson was a friend to all those around him.
- Napoleon would have his servants throw guests out of his palace if he did not like them or they upset him.
Who previously owned the lands explored by the Corps of Discovery (who did the U.S. buy them from)?
France
What two mountain ranges did the group need to pass for western expansion?
The Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains
What is a prairie?
a flat grassland environment
Who did Thomas Jefferson send to speak to Napoleon?
His good friend James Monroe
Name one animal discovered by the Corps of Discovery.
- Prairie Dog
- Grizzly Bear
- Bison
- Pronghorn
- Magpie
Describe one time Clark showed great bravery.
- When Clark stayed on the shore to stand up to the Teton Sioux after they stole a horse, pointed their weapons, surrounded him and grabbed the rope of the expeditions' boat. Clark did not back down, showing bravery, a characteristic that the Teton Sioux valued. He actions made peace for the entire group.
- Leaving home to travel across the entirety of the United States.
What was Sacagawea's son's nickname?
Pomp