American Explorers & Pioneers - Lewis And Clark

The transcript covers the exploration of the American West, focusing on key figures like Lewis and Clark, Zebulon Pike, and Stephen Long. It highlights the fur trade's role in westward expansion and the contributions of mountain men like Jim Bridger and Jedediah Smith. Scientific exploration is also discussed, with figures like Charles Wilkes and John Fremont mapping unknown territories. The narrative includes stories of frontiersmen and folk heroes such as Kit Carson and Davy Crockett, emphasizing their impact on American history.

What was the main objective of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To find a water route from the Mississippi to the Pacific

• To map the entire United States

• To establish trade with Canada

• To discover gold in California

Which explorer was known for getting lost and being arrested by the Spanish?

• Zebulon Pike

• Jedediah Smith

• Stephen Long

• Jim Bridger

What was the primary motivation for the fur trade in the early 19th century?

• Scientific research

• Religious expansion

• Political influence

• Economic gain

Who discovered the Great Salt Lake and later Yellowstone?

• Jim Bridger

• Benjamin Bonneville

• Manuel Lisa

• Jedediah Smith

Which explorer's expedition led to the first sighting of Yosemite National Park?

• John Charles Fremont

• Kit Carson

• Charles Wilkes

• Benjamin Bonneville

What was Charles Wilkes known for during his expedition?

• Establishing the Bear Flag Republic

• Discovering the Mississippi River

• Crossing the Rocky Mountains

• Mapping the Oregon Territory

What was John Charles Fremont's role in California?

• He was a fur trader

• He encouraged the Bear Flag Revolt

• He discovered the Great Basin

• He was a naval officer

Who was known for carrying dispatches during the Mexican War?

• John James Audubon

• Kit Carson

• Jim Bowie

• John Wesley Powell

What is John James Audubon most famous for?

• Mapping the Oregon Territory

• Leading the Bear Flag Revolt

• Painting birds in America

• Exploring the Colorado River

Which frontiersman died defending the Alamo?

• Jim Bridger

• Davy Crockett

• John Wesley Powell

• Kit Carson