Lewis and Clark Expedition Overview

The video covers the Lewis and Clark Expedition, initiated by President Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the exploration of new lands west of the Mississippi, encountering various Native American tribes and facing numerous challenges. Despite hardships, they reached the Pacific Ocean and returned with valuable maps and samples, contributing significantly to America's westward expansion.

Who was tasked by President Jefferson to explore the newly acquired lands after the Louisiana Purchase?

• William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

• York

What was the name of the group that set out on the expedition led by Lewis and Clark?

• The Exploration Corps

• The Jefferson Expedition

• The Discovery Team

• The Corps of Discovery

Which Native American tribe attempted to block the expedition's boats by demanding a toll?

• Nez Perce

• Shoshone

• Blackfeet

• Teton Sioux

Who joined the expedition as an interpreter and proved invaluable to its success?

• Jean Baptiste

• York

• Sacajawea

• Toussaint Charbonneau

What challenges did the expedition face while crossing the Bitterroot Mountains?

• Flooding and landslides

• Frostbite and hunger

• Wild animal attacks

• Hostile Native American tribes

Where did the expedition build Fort Clatsop for their second winter?

• Near present-day Astoria, Oregon

• Near present-day St. Louis, Missouri

• Near present-day Washburn, North Dakota

• Near present-day Cut Bank, Montana

What significant event occurred two days after Clark carved his name on a rock formation?

• The Corps of Discovery disbanded

• Lewis's party encountered Blackfeet warriors

• The teams reunited in St. Louis

• The expedition reached the Pacific Ocean

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

• Establishing new trade routes

• Creating detailed maps and geographical information

• Negotiating peace treaties with all tribes

• Founding new settlements

How many animal specimens did the expedition return with?

• 50

• 150

• 100

• 120

What was the broader significance of the Lewis and Clark expedition for the United States?

• It marked the beginning of the American Revolution

• It established the first American university

• It led to the discovery of gold in California

• It was a precursor to the westward expansion