Lewis and Clark Expedition Overview

The video discusses the Lewis and Clark expedition initiated by President Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson tasked Meriwether Lewis and William Clark with exploring the new territory, mapping it, and establishing relations with Native American tribes. The journey began in Missouri, where they encountered diverse landscapes. They faced challenges, including a tense encounter with the Lakota tribe. The expedition had significant consequences for the crew, including health issues due to STDs, treated with mercury tonic.

Who was the President of the United States during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• George Washington

• James Madison

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What was Thomas Jefferson's main goal for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold

• To map the newly acquired land

• To establish trade routes

• To build settlements

Who did Meriwether Lewis choose as his partner for the expedition?

• John Smith

• William Clark

• Andrew Jackson

• Benjamin Franklin

What was one of the main objectives of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To establish a new government

• To build a railroad

• To create new laws

• To find a waterway passage to the Pacific Ocean

Where did Lewis and Clark start their expedition?

• New York

• Texas

• California

• Missouri

Which tribe did Lewis and Clark encounter that was initially hostile?

• Lakota

• Sioux

• Apache

• Cherokee

What did the chief of the Lakota tribe demand in exchange for allowing Lewis and Clark to stay?

• Women and children to come and look at them

• Food supplies

• Weapons

• Gold

How long did Lewis and Clark stay with the Lakota tribe?

• One week

• One month

• Two weeks

• Three months

What health issue did the men of the expedition suffer from after staying with the Lakota tribe?

• Malaria

• STDs

• Smallpox

• Scurvy

What was used to treat the health issues faced by the men of the expedition?

• Mercury tonic

• Herbal medicine

• Surgery

• Antibiotics