Lewis and Clark Expedition Overview

The video explores the Lewis and Clark expedition, initiated by the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It details the journey led by Lewis and Clark, with Sacagawea's vital assistance, across the newly acquired land. The expedition aimed to map the territory, document resources, and establish relations with indigenous tribes. The journey resulted in significant geographical and scientific discoveries, enhancing the U.S. government's understanding of its new land.

Who were the key figures in the expedition across North America?

• Smith, Johnson, and Brown

• Columbus, Magellan, and Vespucci

• Jefferson, Washington, and Adams

• Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea

What was the name of the land acquisition that doubled the size of the United States?

• The Florida Purchase

• The Alaska Purchase

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Texas Purchase

Who was chosen as the leader of the expedition by President Jefferson?

• Sacagawea

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

What was the name of the group that went on the expedition?

• The Expedition Group

• The Discovery Team

• The Exploration Corps

• The Corps of Discovery

Which river did the expedition travel up from St. Louis?

• The Missouri River

• The Mississippi River

• The Columbia River

• The Colorado River

What role did Sacagawea play in the expedition?

• She was a guide and interpreter

• She was a mapmaker

• She was a cook

• She was the main leader

How many miles did the expedition travel to reach the Pacific Ocean?

• 5,000 miles

• 4,100 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 2,000 miles

What was one of the main outcomes of the expedition?

• Finding a new trade route to Asia

• Improved understanding of the newly acquired land

• Establishment of a new country

• Discovery of a new continent

What was one of the key relationships established during the expedition?

• With the Spanish

• With indigenous tribes

• With the French

• With the British

What happened to Sacagawea after the expedition?

• She passed away in 1812

• She returned to France

• She led another expedition

• She became a governor