First capitol
Who were the brothers who owned the building?
the Peck brothers.
Where did the ice for the icehouses come from? What was the season?
the Missouri river. Winter.
What was the name of the group of people who went on the expedition?
The Corps of Discovery.
Name a cash crop back then.
Tobacco.
What was a pen for writing?
A quill pen.
What was the first capitol?
Where the senate, house of representatives, and the governor make laws.
What is the difference between water from a cistern, and water from a well?
Cistern water is rainwater for cooking and washing,
water from a well is ground water for animals, and crops.
Why did they hire Sacagawea?
Because she could translate, and because she was a woman. And being a woman showed that they weren't a war party.
What was the purpose of a smokehouse?
To preserve and cure meat.
Who choose the site for the trading in post St. Louis?
Peirre Laclede.
Where was the first capitol located?
St. Charles MO.
What did the House of Representatives write on?
A lap desk.
What was the month, day, and year they left for the west?
May 14,1804.
Name three use for animal horns.
To store gunpowder, to use as a signal horn, and as windowpanes.
Who explored the Mississippi for France along with the priest?
Louis Jolliet.
Who was the first governor in the building?
Alexander McNair.
name three forms of transportation in the 1800s
Using a boat, a horse, or just walking.
What was the name of Sacagawea's child?
Jean Baptiste/ Pomp.
Name a common gun used then.
a Musket.
What was the name of the priest who explored the Mississippi river?
Jaques Marquette.
Name three reasons they choose St. Charles.
The river was close, it was free, and the building was available.
What is the name of breezeway between the living room and the kitchen?
A Dogtrot House.
What tribe tried to steal Seaman?
the Nez Pearce tribe.
Why is it good when the river floods?
Because the water has nutrients for the soil.
Who was in charge of the building of the new trading post called St. Louis?
Auguste Chateau.