York's Role in the Expedition

Who is York?

• Clark's slave

• President Jefferson's friend

• Meriwether Lewis's pet dog

• a general in the US Army

York was forced to go on the expedition.

• True

• False

What ways did York help on the expedition?

• used his strength to build canoes

• gained the trust of Indians

• worked hard to build forts

• all of the above

"I worked as hard as any three men. Captain Clark said that I "pushed my body to exhaustion." This shows that York is __________________.

• shy

• hardworkinng

• kind-hearted

• foolish

"I took it upon myself to protect Sacagawea and Pomp. I would keep them alive at any cost." This shows that York is _________________.

• adventurous

• victorious

• loyal

• hardworking

York is an "unsung hero". What does this mean?

• People made songs about him.

• He sang great songs.

• Even though he was important to the expedition, he did not get credit like the other men.

• Since he did so much to help the expedition, the President honored him.

How did the Indians react to York?

• They were afraid of him.

• They respected and trusted him.

• They thought he was mean.

• They asked him to be part of their tribes.