Corps of Discovery
The leaders of the Corps of Discovery.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Why was it important to explore the new land?
It is important so people don't settle on land that could be dangerous.
What was the main goal of the Corps of Discover when dealing with Native Americans?
To gather information about the Native American tribes and negotiate with their leader for peace and trade.
What was the name of the territory the Corps were discovering?
The Louisana Purchase
How many square acres was on the Louisiana Territory?
828,000 square acres
How many men were in the Corps of Discovery?
40-50 men
What is an example of a mineral that the Louisiana Territory was discovered to be full of?
Gold, Silver, Lead, and Copper
What tribe was Sacagewea originally from?
Shoshone Tribe
Where was the final destination of the expedition?
The Pacific Coast
How did William Clark and Meriwether Lewis know each other?
They met in the army.
What was the date that the Corps of Discover started the expedition?
May 14th, 1804
What did the Corps of Discovery find out about the water route to the Pacific?
There was no navigable water route to the Pacific.
What was the name of the Native American girl they met during their journey?
Sacagawea
How long was the journey?
About 2 years long
How much money did Thomas Jefferson pay for the Lousiana Territory?
$15 million
What legacy did the Corps of Discover leave behind?
Valuable geologic and scientific information about the Louisiana purchase for the United States.
Who did Lewis and Clark bring a newly discovered prairie dog for?
Thomas Jefferson
Why was Sacagawea important to the Corps of Discovery?
They showed the other Native American tribes that they met that their mission was peaceful. They also served as interpreters.
What river did the Corps follow on their Journey?
The Missouri River
Who did Thomas Jefferson buy the Louisiana Territory from?
Napolean (France)
What were the main goals of the Corps of Discovery?
To discover the new land and find a water route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
Name an example of an animal that the Corps of Discovery discovered.
Pronghorn, grizzly bear, swift fox, black-tailed prairie dog, white-tailed jackrabbit, bushy-tailed woodrat, and mule deer.
Name an example of a Native American tribe that the Corps of Discovery encountered.
Shoshone, Osage, Mandan, Hidatsa, Yanktonai, Arikara, Sioux
About 8000 miles
What was Meriwether Lewis's job before the expedition?
Thomas Jeffersons personal Secretary