Lewis and Clark Expedition

The Corps of Discovery's journey was a total of 7,689 miles

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The long trip across the continent and back again was indeed 7,689 miles.

The cost of the expedition was $2,500,

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Congress initially approved that amount. It grew to the cost of $38,722.25.

The Louisiana Purchase tripled the land size of the United States.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Lousiana Purchase doubled the land size of the United States.

The return journey took 6 months.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

While the trip to the Pacific Ocean took about 18 months, the return trip took 6 months.

Lewis and Clark had never met before the expedition.

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• False

Answer explanation

The 2 men had previously served in together in the army.

There were 15 members of the expedition.

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• False

Answer explanation

The original group had 33 members. Lewis's Newfoundland dog also went along.

A total of 1,001 deer were killed for food during the expedition.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Many animals were hunted along the way to provide food for the explorers.

3 members of the group died along the way.

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• False

Answer explanation

Only 1 member of the Corps died. 22 year old Sgt. Floyd most likely had a ruptured appendix.

At the start of the journey, Lewis packed over 8 tons of food and equipment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The supplies were loaded onto a keelboat for the first leg of the journey.

Sacagawea helped the group by cooking their meals.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The Shoshone Indian was a huge help to the group as an interpreter and guide.