Lewis and Clark's Journey Through the Louisiana Purchase and the Rockies

The video covers the Louisiana Purchase by Thomas Jefferson in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. It follows the Lewis and Clark expedition, highlighting their challenges in the Rockies, survival with the help of Sacagawea, and their eventual success in reaching the Pacific Ocean. The expedition led to significant scientific discoveries and the documentation of new species, shaping future American exploration and heroism.

What was the cost per acre of the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1 cent

• 5 cents

• 10 cents

• 3 cents

Who were the leaders of the expedition that set out in May 1804?

• Lewis and Sacagawea

• Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon

• Lewis and Clark

• Sacagawea and Clark

What unexpected geographical feature did the expedition encounter in the Rockies?

• A vast desert

• A single mountain range

• 90 separate mountain ranges

• A large river

What did the expedition resort to eating when starvation set in?

• Berries

• Fish

• Insects

• Their horses

Who played a crucial role in guiding the expedition and ensuring their survival?

• William Clark

• Sacagawea

• Napoleon

• Thomas Jefferson

What significant contribution did Sacagawea make to the expedition?

• She mapped the territory

• She saved their journals

• She negotiated with tribes

• She provided financial support

What was one of the major achievements of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Finding gold

• Reaching the Atlantic Ocean

• Building a new settlement

• Discovering 300 species of wildlife

What impact did the expedition's discoveries have on America?

• They were largely ignored

• They caused economic decline

• They transformed science and agriculture

• They led to a new war

What did William Clark note in his journal upon reaching the Pacific Ocean?

• Oh, the struggle

• Oh, the joy

• Oh, the disappointment

• Oh, the horror