Corps of Discovery Flashcards
1
Q
The President that commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition. What Year?
A
Thomas Jefferson 1803
2
Q
Two expeditionary leaders
A
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
3
Q
What were the years of the L&C?
A
1803-1806
4
Q
What was the L&C final destination and route?
A
Fort Clatstop, Up the Mississippi into the Missouri, through Montana over to Idaho and Fort Clatsop Columbia River Basin.
5
Q
The official leader of the expedition, selected by Jefferson.
A
Meriwether Lewis
6
Q
Selected by Lewis. Virginian who studied map making and astronomy
A
Wllliam Clark
7
Q
Three primary purposes of the L&C expedition
A
Discover a route across the country
Establish trade with natives
Learn about natural resources
