Lewis and Clark Expedition Facts

In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition reached Washington after a year-long journey across North America. They traveled down the Columbia River, facing challenges from Washington's dense forests. On November 6th, 1805, they finally saw the Pacific Ocean. William Clark expressed his joy in his diary. Both explorers, originally from Virginia, were amazed by the wild coast. Author Annie Dillard described the area as the rough edge of the world, where nature continued undisturbed.

In what year did the Lewis and Clark expedition reach Washington?

• 1803

• 1804

• 1806

• 1805

What natural feature slowed the expedition's progress towards the coast?

• Forests

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

On which date did the expedition finally see the Pacific Ocean?

• December 6th, 1805

• October 6th, 1805

• November 6th, 1805

• January 6th, 1806

What did William Clark write in his diary upon seeing the ocean?

• Finally, the coast!

• Ocean in view, oh the joy!

• Land in sight!

• End of the journey!

Where were Lewis and Clark originally from?

• California

• Texas

• New York

• Virginia

How did Annie Dillard describe the Pacific Coast?

• The rough edge of the world

• A gentle shoreline

• A bustling port

• A peaceful retreat