Exploring the West Flashcards
(14 cards)
What obstacles did explorers face when trying to discover the western part of the United States?
The Appalachian Mountains
What did the explorers find that made it easier for them to explore the region?
Native American trails
What did the explorers build to help them cross the mountains and reach Kentucky?
The Wilderness Road
What was the name of the fort that Daniel Boone and his men built at the end of the Wilderness Road?
Fort Boonesboro
Who owned the Louisiana Territory at that time?
France
Which American leader took the initiative to buy New Orleans from France to improve access to the port?
President Thomas Jefferson
Who made a deal with Thomas Jefferson to sell New Orleans and the entire Louisiana Territory to the United States for $15 million?
Napoleon Bonaparte
Why did Napoleon Bonaparte decided to sell his land?
Because he needed money to finance the war against Great Britain
What is this deal between the United States and France known as?
The Louisiana Purchase
Who was sent to explore the Louisiana Territory by President Thomas Jefferson?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clerk
What was the group that traveled with Lewis and Clark called?
The Corps of Discovery
What means of transportation did the Corps of Discovery use to explore the Louisiana Territory?
Two large canoes
Which woman helped guide the Corps of Discovery and served as a translator because she knew several Native American languages?
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, helped the Corps of Discovery as a guide and translator.
Which mountain range did the Corps have to pass in order to reach the Columbia River?
The Rocky Mountains
