Lewis and Clark for a test

Who were Lewis and Clark?

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led an expedition to explore the western US.

What was the goal of the expedition?

To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean and explore new land.

When did the expedition start?

The expedition started in May 1804.

Where did Lewis and Clark begin their journey?

They began in St. Louis, Missouri.

Fill in the blank: The expedition traveled up the _____ River.

Missouri River

What did the expedition help to map?

It helped to map the land acquired from the Louisiana Purchase.

True or false: They reached the Pacific Ocean.

True, because they completed their journey in 1805.

Difference between Lewis and Clark?

Lewis was the leader and a scientist; Clark was a skilled mapmaker.

What was the name of their group?

Their group was called the Corps of Discovery.

Which native tribes did they meet?

They met tribes like the Nez Perce and Sioux.

What was the outcome of their journey?

They returned with valuable information about the land and Native Americans.

Fill in the blank: Sacagawea was their _______.

guide and interpreter.

Which president commissioned the expedition?

Thomas Jefferson commissioned the expedition.

What year did they return?

They returned in September 1806.

True or false: The expedition found a continuous water route.

False, because they did not find one.

What was one challenge they faced?

They faced harsh weather, difficult terrain, and food shortages.

What did they collect on their journey?

They collected plant and animal specimens and made maps.

Fill in the blank: The expedition expanded knowledge of _______.

the western territories.

What influenced westward expansion?

The findings and reports from Lewis and Clark influenced many settlers.