Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

The video explores the journey of Lewis and Clark, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, after the Louisiana Purchase. It highlights their challenges, encounters with Native American tribes, and the significant role of Sacagawea. The expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired territory, reaching the Pacific Ocean and returning to St. Louis. Despite not finding a direct waterway to the Pacific, the journey provided valuable insights and samples, fulfilling President Jefferson's expectations.

What was the primary reason President Jefferson initiated the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To find gold in the new territories

• To map the eastern United States

• To establish trade with the Native American tribes

• To find a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean

Who was chosen to co-lead the Corps of Discovery with Meriwether Lewis?

• Sacagawea

• Thomas Jefferson

• R. Conrad Stein

• William Clark

What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She was the main navigator

• She provided horses for the journey

• She acted as a translator and guide

• She was the expedition's cook

How did Sacagawea react upon meeting Chief Kamiya weight?

• She cried tears of joy

• She was indifferent

• She was frightened

• She refused to speak

What challenge did the expedition face while crossing the Rocky Mountains?

• They found a direct water route

• They ran out of food

• They encountered hostile tribes

• They got lost in a snowstorm

Which tribe taught the explorers valuable canoe-building techniques?

• The Chinook

• The Shoshone

• The Mandan

• The Nez Perce

What was the reaction of the explorers upon seeing the Pacific Ocean?

• They ignored it

• They turned back immediately

• They wept and prayed

• They were disappointed

How long did the entire Lewis and Clark expedition take?

• Less than a year

• About two years

• More than five years

• Exactly three years

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• They found a direct waterway to the Pacific

• They discovered numerous new plant and animal species

• They established a new colony

• They found gold

How did President Jefferson react to the findings of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• He ignored their findings

• He felt they had exceeded his expectations

• He criticized their methods

• He was disappointed