Lewis and Clark Expedition and the Oregon Trail Facts

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What was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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A journey undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from 1804 to 1806 to explore the newly acquired western territory of the United States.

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What was the Oregon Trail?

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A historic east-to-west wagon route that connected the Missouri River to valleys in Oregon, used by thousands of settlers in the mid-1800s.

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What health threat was prevalent on the Oregon Trail?

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Cholera was a major health threat on the Oregon Trail.

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Who was Sacagawea?

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

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From which country did the United States purchase a massive territory in 1803?

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France.

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What fraction of the Cherokee Indians died along the Trail of Tears?

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One-fourth.

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What type of tribes did Lewis and Clark encounter during their journey?

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Native American tribes.

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What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It doubled the size of the United States and provided land for westward expansion.

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What year did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin?

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1804.

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What was one of the main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.