Unit 4: Lewis and Clark Webquest
Directions: Answer the following questions in complete sentences using the Internet and the list of recommended websites.
- In what year did President Jefferson purchase the Louisiana territory?
- Who did President Jefferson send to explore the Louisiana territory?
- What was the name of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
- On what river did the expedition begin?
- Where did the expedition spend their first winter?
- From what tribe was Sacagawea?
- Why did the Shoshone help Lewis and Clark?
- What mountain range was a major obstacle to the expedition?\
- List three (3) birds and three (3) mammals that Lewis and Clark “discovered” on their journey.
- How long had the Corps of Discovery been exploring when they finally returned to St. Louis?