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 |