Lewis and Clark Flashcard

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Who was Sacajawea?

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A Native American woman who served as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark during their expedition.

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What role did Sacajawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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She helped Lewis and Clark communicate with Native Americans, guided them, and identified safe plants to eat.

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What was the name of Sacajawea's baby?

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Pomp.

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Who was the President that sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

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Thomas Jefferson.

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What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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To explore the newly acquired land and gather information about its resources.

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What is an interpreter?

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A person who translates spoken language between people who do not speak the same language.

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Why was Sacajawea important to the expedition?

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She provided valuable knowledge of the land and helped establish peaceful relations with Native American tribes.

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What did Lewis and Clark hope to find during their expedition?

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They aimed to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean and document the geography and resources of the land.

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What is the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It was a land deal in 1803 where the United States acquired a large territory from France, doubling the size of the nation.

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What did Lewis and Clark use to navigate during their expedition?

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Maps, compasses, and their observations of the landscape.