Sacagawea
What tribe was Sacagawea from?
The Shoshone tribe.
When and where was William Clark born?
August 1, 1770, in Caroline County, Virginia
When and where was Meriwether Lewis born?
August 18, 1774, in Albemarle County, Virginia
August 18, 1774, in Albemarle County, Virginia
What was the official name of the Lewis and Clark expedition group?
The Corps of Discovery
What month and year did the expedition depart?
May 1804
Around what year was Sacagawea born?
Around 1788.
Did William Clark receive formal education?
No, he never received any formal education
At what age did Lewis join the U.S. Army?
21 years old
Who created the vision for the Corps of Discovery?
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President Thomas Jefferson
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How old was Sacagawea when she was kidnapped by the Hidatsa tribe?
She was a young girl (not specified exactly, but before age 13).
What military rank did Clark hold in the Indiana militia before the expedition?
Captain
Who did Lewis recruit to help him lead the Corps of Discovery?
William Clark
In what year did Jefferson bring the Corps of Discovery to life?
1803 (specifically February 1803).
In what year did the expedition reach the Pacific Ocean?
1805 (late 1805)
Who did Sacagawea marry?
Toussaint Charbonneau, a French-Canadian trapper.
Why did William Clark retire from the militia before the expedition?
Due to poor health
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What was the primary mission of the Corps of Discovery?
To explore the western territories and find a route to the Pacific Ocean
In what year did the expedition return to St. Louis?
1806
How old was Sacagawea when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition?
15 or 16 years old.
How old was Clark when he retired from the militia?
26 years old
When did Meriwether Lewis die?
October 11, 1809
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What was the eastern starting point of the expedition?
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St. Louis, Missouri
What made Sacagawea especially valuable to the expedition besides translation?
Her knowledge of the land and the Shoshone language.
What was Clark’s main responsibility during the Corps of Discovery expedition?
Mapping the new territory and leading hunting expeditions
What reward did Thomas Jefferson give Lewis after the expedition?
He appointed Lewis Governor of Upper Louisiana
Did the group stay the same throughout the journey?
No, some were let go and others joined after the expedition began
What major mountain range did the expedition cross?
The Rocky Mountains
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What roles did Clark hold after returning from the expedition?
Brigadier General of the Louisiana Territory militia and U.S. Agent for Indian Affairs.
What skills made Meriwether Lewis stand out to President Thomas Jefferson?
His skill as a soldier and his grasp of politics
What was the name of Lewis’s dog that joined the expedition and what breed was it?
Seaman, a Newfoundland
What was the date when the Corps of Discovery returned to St. Louis?
September 23, 1806
What significant personal event happened to Sacagawea during the journey?
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She gave birth to her son
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Name three accomplishments of Meriwether Lewis during the expedition
He formed relationships with native tribes, identified new species of plants and animals, and successfully reached the Pacific Ocean.
Besides Lewis and Clark, about how many other people initially were part of the Corps?
31 other people
What major river did the expedition begin on?
The Missouri River