Exploration Flashcards
1
Q
how much land remained unexplored in 1800
A
most of the land was unexplored
2
Q
who supported expeditions
A
the federal government
3
Q
who persuaded congress to fund the expedition
A
Thomas Jefferson
4
Q
Lewis and Clarks expedition
A
1804-6 charted acquired lands in the Louisiana Purchase with a 48 person strong expedition team
they journeyed 4,000 miles and returned with maps and geological specimens
5
Q
Major Stephen Long’s expedition
A
1784-1864
covered over 26,000 miles in 5 expeditions
including a scientific expedition of the Great Plains
6
Q
Lieutenant Zebulon Pike
A
1779-1813
1805-6 expedition of the upper Mississippi River
1806-7 south and west of the Louisiana Purchase
1st official American effort to explore the great western plains
