Lewis and Clark
Who were the 2 men on this expedition?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Who used the Oregon Trail?
Farmers, families, and gold seekers.
What does the Steamboat run on?
water (rivers)
What is the definition of a route?
A path or course taken.
Who were the 2 groups that fought in this battle?
The Mexican army and the Texans
Give 1 goal of the expedition.
(ex: To report what they found in the land area to President Thomas Jefferson.)
A 2,000 mile long route.
For example, Alexander Graham Bell created the telephone.
What was the Pony Express?
A mail delivery system that used horses and riders who delivered mail within 10 days of it being sent out.
What are defenders?
People who protect a place.
Who helped them determine if certain plants/berries were safe to eat or not?
Sacagawea
How did people travel along the Oregon Trail?
By wagon that oxen and mules pulled.
What was the Steam Locomotive?
Trains that were powered by steam and transported goods and people by land.
Where did the Pony Express begin and where did it end?
St. Joseph, Missouri to Sacramento, California.
Where was the Alamo located?
San Antonio, Texas.
How did this expedition impact the world?
It led to the creation of maps.
How long was life on the trail?
about 4-6 months
How did the telegraph improve communication?
By allowing messages to be sent over long distances using wires.
What challenges did riders face on their trips?
Harsh weather conditions, wild animals, and attacks from Native Americans.
How many Texans fought in the Battle of the Alamo?
about 200
Name 3 things they discovered on their expedition.
(ex: A water route to the Pacific Ocean, Rocky Mountains, and new species of plants and animals.)
How did Lewis and Clark make the Oregon Trail possible?
They helped with the creation of maps which allowed people to travel safely.
How did the Telegraph, Steamboat, and Locomotive impact society?
By improving the quality of life and health, shipping goods faster, and spreading information quickly.
How was the mail delivery system back then different from the mail delivery system today?
Answers will vary.
How long did the battle last?
13 days