Lewis and Clark CFU

Who did Thomas Jefferson ask to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Meriwether Lewis & William Clark

• John Marshall & Sacagawea

• York & Charbonneau

• Lewis and Clark

What were the goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Find & map Northwest Passage, document plants, animals, geography, & Native Americans, develop relationships with Native Americans for future trade

• Find gold, establish colonies, conquer Native Americans, claim new territory

• Establish trade routes, build forts, convert Native Americans to Christianity, find new resources

• Explore the East Coast, establish new settlements, expand the British Empire

How long did the Lewis and Clark Expedition last?

• May, 1804 - September, 1806

• May, 1803 - September, 1805

• June, 1804 - October, 1806

• April, 1803 - August, 1805

What were some challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery during the expedition?

• Harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease, hostile Native Americans

• Lack of supplies, language barriers, mutiny, desertion, wild animals, extreme heat

• Boredom, lack of direction, bad luck, lack of funding, friendly Native Americans

• Easy journey, abundant resources, friendly encounters, perfect weather

How many men were part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• 45

• 30

• 60

• 75

Who was the Native American woman who acted as an interpreter and guide for the expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Crazy Horse

What did Sacagawea help the explorers with?

• Trade supplies with other Native Americans

• Build forts along the journey

• Navigate through treacherous waters

• Hunt for food