American Explorers & Pioneers - 20th Century Explorers And The Alaska Purchase

The video covers the history of exploration in the American West and Alaska, highlighting key figures like George Derby, Joseph Ives, and John Wesley Powell. It discusses the formation of the US Geological Survey and the significant expeditions led by Ferdinand Hayden, Clarence King, and George Wheeler. The narrative shifts to Alaska's exploration, focusing on Robert Kennicott and William Dall's contributions. The video concludes with modern exploration efforts in polar regions and space, emphasizing the role of NASA and astronauts as contemporary explorers.

Who was responsible for the upriver explorations of the Colorado River that followed Derby's groundwork?

• Spencer Fullerton Baird

• Garcia Lopez de Cardenas

• Lieutenant Joseph Ives

• Lieutenant George Horatio Derby

Which expedition covered areas including Idaho, Southern Montana, and Wyoming?

• Ferdinand Hayden's expedition

• John Wesley Powell's survey

• Clarence King's 40th parallel survey

• George Montague Wheeler's expedition

Who was the last of the West Point US Army explorers?

• Ferdinand Hayden

• John Wesley Powell

• Clarence King

• George Montague Wheeler

What was the purchase of Alaska from Russia commonly referred to as?

• Dall's Deal

• Kennicott's Dream

• Baird's Bargain

• Seward's Folly

Who took over Robert Kennicott's work in Alaska after his death?

• Hudson Stuck

• Spencer Baird

• William H. Dall

• John Muir

Which explorer is known for promoting the natural beauty of Alaska?

• Matthew Henson

• John Muir

• William H. Dall

• Robert Kennicott

Which modern organization is responsible for exploring space?

• The Hudson Bay Company

• NASA

• The US Geological Survey

• The Smithsonian Institution