People from the Expedition
What was the name of the two men who were in charge of the expedition, chosen by Jefferson?
Lewis and Clark
Where did they go where they made their name the “Corps of Discovery”?
Camp Wood, which is close to the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers.
In today’s world, the region they had discovered on the Pacific coast is named Oregon. The explorers built a settlement to spend their winter. What was this settlement called?
Fort Clatsop
What tribe was Sacagawea from?
Shoshone
What was the main goal Jefferson wanted the men to find?
to find a water route connecting the pacific through the continent that could increase trading
Who sent Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Thomas Jefferson who had recently bought the land sent them and about 50 men to go explore the Louisiana Territory
What was the settlement The Corps of Discovery had made to take shelter during the harsh winters of 1804-1805 called?
Fort Mandan
After crossing back over the rocky mountains on their way back, they split up into two groups to explore more of the land there. Lewis’s group passed through the Shoshone territory to an area north of the Missouri River and then returned to the river to journey downstream. What river down south did Clark’s group discover and explore?
Yellowstone Rivers
What was an important goal the corps of discovery was told to do with the Native Americans?
to gather information about the tribes and negotiate with their leaders for peace and trade.
What did Jefferson make Lewis after they returned?
Governor of Upper Louisiana Territory
Who sold the land to Jefferson?
Napoleon (French Leader)
What were some hard obstacles while they crossed the Rocky Mountains?
Cold weather, rugged terrain, and lack of food
What animal was a big discovery found during this expedition?
prairie dog
Which tribe had guided them along the journey?
The Shoshone tribe
What was the name of the son Sacawgawea had during this expedition?
Jean Baptiste
Who had Jefferson sent to purchase the Louisiana territory from Napoleon?
Robert Livingston
The Corps of Discovery followed the Missouri River which runs through, now, which states?
Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska
What were some resources found in their new territory?
Rich soils, huge forests, waterways, and mineral deposits
What Native American tribe had kidnapped Sacagawea years before they met again during this expedition?
Hidatsa tribe
What was Clark named after they returned from the expedition?
Indian agent
During the expedition, The Corps of Discovery met a 15-year-old Shoshone Indian girl and her husband who had later joined the group as interpreters. What was this girl’s name?
Sacagawea
What’s the name for the place where they met in council with the Oto and Missouri Indians?
Council Bluffs
True or false; the explorers made friendly relationships with ALL Native American tribes they encountered.
False. They established friendly relationships with most Native American tribes they had met.
What five tribes did The Corps of Discovery encounter during this expedition?
Teton, Yankton Sioux, Mandan, and Hidatsa
How many acres of the new land did Lewis and Clark each receive?
1600 acres