Vocabulary
Corps
a group of people who work as a unit
flatboat
a boat with a flat bottom and square corners that can be used to carry loads and can also be used as a house
Which area on the map did the United States buy from another country in 1803?
Louisiana
How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?
She served as an interpreter.
What is another word for expedition?
A journey.
interpreter
a person who translates from one language to another
How did people in 1800 move west?
They traveled on flatboats. or They walked on trails.
Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?
to make friends with Native Americans
Why was France willing to sell its territory to the United States?
Expensive wars meant that France needed the money.
Who did Sacagawea translate?
The Native Americans
source
the starting point or beginning of a moving body of water
How did people in 1800 move west?
They traveled on flatboats. or They walked on trails.
Why did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin in St. Louis?
It was located along the Missouri River.
How did the Lewis and Clark expedition help early America?
It provided information about a new region.
Explain the purpose of the Corps of Discovery and describe the route taken.
Lewis and Clark were hired by the president to journey through the LA territory.
expedition
a journey taken by a group that has a clear purpose or goal
Which countries owned land bordering the United States of America in 1800?
Britain or France
Which statement best describes a reason the United States purchased Louisiana?
The United States wanted to ensure it could continue to use the Mississippi River for trade.
Who does this arch commemorate?
Sacagawea, Lewis, Clark, and President Jefferson
What were some of the challenges to westward expansion?
Americans did not know the land, and the lands were occupied by Native peoples.
territory
an area of land belonging to a government
Which countries owned land bordering the United States of America in 1800?
Britain or France
Which statement best explains the answer to Part A?
Farmers used the Mississippi River to ship their goods to other markets.