What Was the Lewis & Clark Expedition

President Jefferson didn't waste any time organizing the trip west." What was the official name of the expedition? (Chapter 1)

• 1. Exploration of the West

• 1. Journey of Discovery

• 1. Meriwether's Voyage

What was the name of the purchase of land from France in 1803 that more than doubled the size of the United States?

• Arkansas Purchase

• Montana Purchase

• Louisiana Purchase

• Western Purchase

"Floyd was the only person on the expedition to lose his life." What was the cause of Sergeant Floyd's death? (Chapter 2)

• his appendix burst

• he was accidentally shot during a hunting trip

• a Native American tribe kidnapped him and he died escaping

• he drown in the Missouri River

"Lewis and Clark persuaded him to travel with the Corps." Why did Lewis and Clark want Toussaint Charbonneau to travel with the Corps? (Chapter 3)

• He was a rich French man, he could buy anything they needed along the way

• He knew sign language and many Native American languages; he would be the translator

• His wife, Sacagawea was the only reason why he was considered

• He was a renowned fur trapper and knew all of the rivers

"Lewis praised Sacagawea for her bravery and cool head." What does it mean to have a cool head?

• to make a big deal about things

• to place your head in the fridge or freezer on a hot day

• that your head is wet

• to stay calm in a difficult situation

"The men needed a break. Game was scarce and everyone was hungry. Most of the men were sick with colds, fevers, and boils." What does the word scarce most likely mean?

• Abundant
• Plentiful
• Not readily available or in short supply
• Sufficient

"...the men began constructing a camp on the Beaverhead River called Camp Fortunate." Why did the Corps name the fort Camp Fortunate? (Chapter 7)

• Because it was where they found a large amount of gold
• Because it was the site of their first major illness on the journey
• Because it was the location of their first battle with the Shoshone tribe
• Because it was at this location that they encountered the Shoshone tribe, who provided them with much-needed horses for their journey over the mountains.

"...each member of the Corps rode a horse and led a packhorse." Which tribe provided the men horses and guided the Corps along the Lolo Trail? (Chapter 9)

• Nez Perce

• Shoshone

• Walla Walla

• Chinook

(a)   was considered a ​hero on the expedition. She did many things, including: rescuing ​ (b)   papers, notes, and samples. She ​ (c)   for Lewis and Clark with the ​ (d)   . She also knew which ​ (e)   were safe to eat and mended men's breeches and made moccasins.

• Sacagawea
• Clark's
• translated
• Shoshone
• plants
• Nez Perce
• Lewis'
• animals

The Corps of Discovery unveiled ​ (a)   unknown plants and ​ (b)   unknown animals to scientists. (Chapter 11)

• 200
• 120
• 300
• 1,000