Unit 2 Ch 1 Early Growth of the Nation

Front

How did Daniel Boone help encourage settlement of the West?

Back

He cleared a pass through the Appalachian Mountains

Front

According to his correspondence with Thomas Jefferson, what resources did George Hunter hope to identify in the Louisiana Territory?

Back

New Plants and crops

Front

What major geographical feature did Lewis and Clark cross to end up in territory the United States did not yet own in 1805?

Back

The Continental Divide

Front

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?

Back

She acted as a guide and interpreter

Front

Why did Williams Clark include drawing in his journal?

Back

To educate people about the kinds of plants in the area he explored

To fulfill the president's instructions about keeping detailed records of what he saw

Front

Who explored this region (2 answers)

Back

William Dunbar and George Hunter

Thomas Freeman and Peter Custis

Front

Dunbar and Hunter studied the chemistry of which geographical feature?

Back

The hot springs near the Owachita River

Front

Why didn't the Red River expedition reach its destination?

Back

It was stopped by Spanish troops

Front

Why might the Lewis and Clark expedition have taken the longest to complete its journey?

Back

It was the only one to reach its destination

It had farther to travel than the other expeditions

Front

Why did Lewis bring items back with them?

Back

He had been told to gather information about plants and wildlife in the Louisiana Territory