Corps of Discovery
What was the primary goal of the Corps of Discovery?
To explore the land gained in the Louisiana Purchase.
How did Sacagawea help the expedition communicate with Native tribes?
She acted as a guide and interpreter.
How many miles did the Corps of Discovery cover during their expedition?
Over 8,000 miles.
On what date is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
March 17.
What color do many people dye their food and drinks on St. Patrick’s Day?
Green.
What major obstacle did the expedition face in the Rocky Mountains?
Freezing temperatures and food shortages.
Why did Native tribes tend to view the expedition as peaceful when they saw Sacagawea?
Because she was a young woman with a child.
Between what years did the Corps of Discovery expedition take place?
1804 and 1806.
What is the shamrock a symbol of?
Luck.
How many leaves does a shamrock have?
Three.
Who led the Corps of Discovery expedition?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
What was remarkable about Sacagawea during the journey?
She was a teenager carrying and caring for an infant.
What tribe was Sacagawea born into?
The Hidatsa tribe.
What creature is said to hide gold at the end of a rainbow?
Leprechaun.
What religion did St. Patrick bring to Ireland?
Christianity.
What did Sacagawea do when one of the boats nearly tipped over?
She saved important supplies from the water.
How did Sacagawea help when the group met the Shoshone tribe?
She spoke to the chief, who was her brother.
What was the name of Sacagawea’s baby?
Jean Baptiste.
Why do people wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
It represents Irish fields and the shamrock.
What are leprechauns known for?
Being mischievous.
What was the overall hope of the expedition for the West?
To explore and map the territory and establish relations with Native tribes.
What happened to Sacagawea after the expedition?
She received little recognition or fame during her lifetime.
Who was Sacagawea’s husband?
Toussaint Charbonneau.
Where was the first St. Patrick’s Day parade held?
New York City.
Who organized the first St. Patrick’s Day parade?
Irish soldiers in the British Army.