The Lewis and Clark Expedition

When and where did Lewis and Clark's expedition begin?

• May 14, 1804, in St. Charles, Missouri

• September 4, 1812, in Boston, Massachusetts
• April 30, 1803, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• June 20, 1776, in St. Louis, Missouri

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What role did Thomas Jefferson play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• He was the one who planned and organized the expedition.

• He was a member of the expedition team.

• He was the one who financed the expedition.

• He was the one who wrote a book about the expedition.

What was the name of the tribe who lived near Fort Mandan?

• Sioux
• Cherokee
• Apache
• Hidatsa

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Look at the picture of the village. What do you notice about its' surroundings and why is it important?

• The surroundings are dry and barren, which is important for mining and the overall well-being of the village.

• The surroundings are green and near the river, which is important for agriculture and the overall well-being of the village.

• The surroundings are polluted and dirty, which is important for security and the overall well-being of the village.

• The surroundings are rocky and mountainous, which is important for working and the overall well-being of the village.

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Who was Sacagawea and why was she important to Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• Sacagawea was a French explorer who joined Lewis and Clark's expedition for fame and fortune.
• Sacagawea was a British slave who tried to sabotage Lewis and Clark's expedition for personal gain.

• Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition.

• Sacagawea was a Spanish trader's wife who helped Lewis and Clark during their expedition.

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Why was Sacagawea so familiar with the area when Lewis and Clark found her?

• She had been kidnapped by the Hidatsa tribe and lived in the area before meeting Lewis and Clark.

• She was a native of the area who traded horses to tribes to make a living.

• She was born in another village near where Lewis and Clark passed, and joined by accident.

• She had a photographic memory and when her husband took her back, she joined the expedition.

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Why was the Lolo Pass the most dangerous part of the journey?

• There was not enough food to feed the entire expedition and many people starved.

• It was a long winter through the mountains with hardly any trail to follow.

• There were many animals and wildlife they had to encounter.

• It was not difficult for them.

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When the Lewis and Clark expedition descended from the mountains, which tribe did they stay with?

• Sioux
• Cherokee
• Hidatsa

• Nez Perce

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In the early 1800's, why was documenting and mapping new places important?

• To preserve the natural environment and study it.

• To promote traveling and tourism which increases revenue.

• To study the history of ancient civilizations for decades.

• To make exploring and settling in the west easier for the future.

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What do you think the greatest challenge that Lewis and Clark faced during their journey?

• Difficult terrain and harsh weather conditions
• Running out of food and supplies
• Encountering hostile Native American tribes
• Losing their way and getting lost

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