Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

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History, Geography

5th - 8th Grade

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Aiden Montgomery

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The podcast episode discusses the history of the Lewis and Clark expedition, starting with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. President Jefferson commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the new territory. The Corps of Discovery, including Sacagawea, embarked on a journey to map the land, establish trade, and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition faced challenges, such as harsh winters and difficult terrain, but ultimately succeeded in reaching the Pacific. Their journey provided valuable information about the western territories and paved the way for future expansion.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

James Madison

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

5 million dollars

10 million dollars

20 million dollars

15 million dollars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the dog that Lewis purchased for the expedition?

Buddy

Seaman

Rover

Max

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the Lewis and Clark expedition start their journey?

New York

Washington D.C.

St. Louis, Missouri

Chicago

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Native American tribe did Lewis and Clark stay with during the winter in North Dakota?

Mandan

Apache

Sioux

Cherokee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Sacagawea's husband and what role did he play in the expedition?

Toussaint, a hunter

Jean, a cook

Pierre, a mapmaker

Charbonneau, a guide and interpreter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant role did Sacagawea play in the expedition?

She was a translator and helped acquire horses

She was a navigator

She was a scout

She was a cook

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