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Meriwether Lewis
#1 Who was Meriwether Lewis's co-captain in the Corps of Discovery? William Clark
#2 What was the name of Lewis's dog? Seamen
#3 How old was Meriwether Lewis when he started the expedition? 29 years old
#4 Meriwether Lewis's personality could be described as: brave, courageous, moody, sad, depressed, or smart
#5 Meriwether Lewis was the private secretary to what president? Thomas Jefferson
William Clark
#1 Who was William Clark's co-captain in the Corps of Discovery? Meriwether Lewis
#2 Both captains recorded their thoughts, observations, and the journey's events in what? A journal
#3 Was Clark older or younger than Lewis? older
#4 Clark was in charge of what on the expedition? Indian affairs
#5 William Clark's nickname was? Red-Headed Chief
Sacajawea
#1 Why did the expedition bring Sacajawea on the trip? She could speak with the Indians, and she looked peaceful with a baby.
#2 What Indian tribe did Sacajawea belong to before she was kidnapped? Shoshone
#3 Who was Sacajawea married to? Charbonneau
#4 What was Sacajawea's baby's name? Baptiste or Pomp
#5 How or when did Sacajawea die? It's a mystery! No one knows for sure!
The Louisiana Purchase
#1 How much greater did the LA purchase make the size of the U.S.? It doubled the size of the U.S..
#2 What country originally owned the Louisiana Territory? France
#3 What King sold the LA Territory to the U.S.? Napoleon Bonaparte
#4 How much money did the President Jefferson buy the area for? $15 million
#5 Why was the LA purchase crucial to the U.S. in reference to the Corps of Discovery? It provided access to the Oregon country and Pacific Coast
The Journey
#1 In what city do the journey begin? St. Louis, Missouri
#2 How many total miles were traveled by the Corps of Discovery? 8,000 miles
#3 What special present did Lewis and Clark take for the Indian chiefs? Jefferson Peace Medals
#4 Where was Fort Clatsop located? Pacific Coast (Oregon)
#5 Where did Lewis and Clark spend their first winter? The Mandan
Final Question
What city is named after Lewis? What city is named after Clark? Lewiston and Clarkston