Lewis and Clark, by George Sullivan

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Lewis and Clark, by George Sullivan (RL5.5; 2 points)

Read the assigned chapters. Be sure to write the date and chapter number and title in your journal. Number your answers and answer in complete sentences using the question to help you write your answer. (Example: 1. A primary source is ..... and a secondary source is .....; 2. Writing is difficult for Lewis and Clark because ....; 3. I think Lewis and Clark kept journals because .....) You will read a chapter each night and write a response.

Before Reading 1. Who are Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon Bonaparte? (Use an encyclopedia or the internet to find out information on these two people.) 2. If you were asked to travel to a faraway place that no one had been to before how would you feel? 3. What are some of the items important to you, that you would want to take on this journey? 4. What qualities do you think a person must have in order to be willing to go to a new place with limited supplies and less information? 5. Use a dictionary to help you define the following: ceded, treaty. ratified 6. Go to the following website and read about the Louisiana Purchase http://www.gatewayno.com/history/LaPurchase.html and answer the following: a. What is the Louisiana Purchase? b. Why did Jefferson want it? c. Why did Napoleon want to get rid of it? d. The area that the Louisiana Purchase covers land in nearly 14 states. Click on the US map in the article to get a larger and more detailed view and name at least 10 states that this piece of land involves. (Remember, this territory was not yet states at the time of "the purchase.")

Chapter 1, Introduction pages 5 - 9 1. What is the difference between a primary source and a secondary source? 2. Why does the author say that writing was difficult for Lewis and Clark? 3. Although difficult, both Lewis and Clark kept journals. Why do you think they do this?

Chapter 2, Voyage of Discovery, pages 10 - 16 1. What are three reasons President Jefferson send Louis and Clark on the "Voyage of Discovery". 2. What is an expedition? 3. Why did Jefferson choose Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition?

Chapter 3, The Captains, pages 17 - 24 1. How and why is Clark chosen for the expedition? Create a Venn diagram T-chart or double bubble to compare and contrast Lewis & Clark.

Chapter 4, Ivory Combs and Calico Shirts, pages 25 - 31 1. Why was it so important that Lewis and Clark pack carefully for the expedition? 2. Why do you think Lewis told Clark, "I think it best to let none of our party or persons know anything about the rank" on page 31. Chapter 5, Up the Wide Missouri, pages 32 - 39 1. Who is George Douillard and why is he so important to the expedition? 2. What are some of the difficulties that the expedition face?

Chapter 6, Troubles With the Sioux, pages 40 - 50 1. Why do you think Louis and Clark felt it was important to establish good relationships with the Sioux? 2. Look up badger on the internet, draw a picture and write 3 facts about this "strange animal" that Clark writes about in his journals.

Chapter 7, Winter Camp, pages 51 - 59 1. Who is York and what were the Indian's reactions to York? 2. Why did the explorers build Fort Mandan? 3. Who is Sacagewea and why is she chosen to go with the expedition?

Chapter 8, Into the Unknown, pages 60 - 67 1. What problem did the "great falls" cause and what did the explorers do to solve their problem?

Chapter 9, Meeting the Shoshone, pages 60 - 77 1. What did Sacagawea realize about Camehwait? 2. Describe the relationship between the Shoshone and the explorers.

Chapter 10, Crossing the Rockies, pages 78 -86 1. What events occurred that made this part of the journey the most hazardous for the explorers?

Chapter 11, To the Pacific, pages 87 - 96 1. Why did Clark mistake the mouth of the Columbia River for the Pacific Ocean? 2. What were some of the difficulties during the explorers' winter stay at Fort Clatsop?

Chapter 12, Homeward Journey, pages 97 - 109 1. What tragic event occurred during this portion of the explorer's journey?

Chapter 13, Heroes Return, pages 110 - 114 1. Although the explorers did not discover a continuous river route across the country, what were some of the other benefits of their journey?

Chapter 14, Lewis and Clark Remembered, pages 115 - 122 1. How do you feel about Lewis and Clark's "Voyage of Discovery?" Do you think they are American heroes? Why or Why not? 2. What is the impact of Lewis and Clarks expedition on the following:  Native Americans (Indians)  Pioneers and settlers  People today