Lewis and Clark
Lewis was a neighbor to which President?
Thomas Jefferson
What tribe was she from?
Shoshone
Who did he run against in an election for Illinois legislature?
Abraham Lincoln
Who marked a trail from Virginia to Kentucky?
Daniel Boone
What ocean did the Corps of Discovery finally reach?
Thomas Jefferson created a name for the group that would explore. What was it?
Corps of Discovery
What were the Shoshone people known for?
raising horses
circuit-riding
What was Boone's trail called?
Wilderness Road
Someone who travels to an unknown land and settles there. (Starts with a p!)
pioneer
What was Clark's nickname for Sacagawea's son?
Pompey
Why were Indian tribes that the Corps of Discovery met not as scared with Sacagawea along?
Since she was an Indian, they knew they were coming in peace.
How old was he when he started preaching?
18
What Indian tribe sold Kentucky?
Cherokee
What is open, free land called where few people have settled?
frontier
Once they came back from their trip, what were the two jobs given to Lewis and Clark?
Lewis- governor of the territory
Clark- in charge of the militia
What was the rock formation called named after Sacagawea's son?
Pompey's Pillar
Kentucky Boy
Who won the French and Indian war?
English/British
A group of volunteers that helps a regular army
militia
What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the United States?
Doubled it
What fort was built near the Pacific Ocean?
Ft. Clatsop
Cartwright was instrumental in helping to bring about a time period in our nation's history. What was it called?
2nd Great Awakening
What fort was built at the end of the Wilderness Trail in Kentucky?
Boonesborough
The height or elevation above sea level is called _______________.
Altitude