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1. Lewis and Clark spent months preparing for their journey before setting out on May 14, 1804, from St. Louis, Missouri. What were some of the expedition’s goals?

     http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/west/main.html

2. Their supplies included scientific equipment, camping gear, clothing, weapons, and food.  They also brought gifts to give to the Native Americans they would meet. 
Name three gifts:

     http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/inside/idx_equ.html

3. Lewis and Clark's crew, called the Corps of                                              , differed in background, rank, and experience.  Who was the youngest?   Who was Seaman?

     http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/

     http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/west/crew2.html

4. Another key member of the group was Sacagawea, who served as an interpreter.  Name one other reason why she was so key to the expedition

     http://www.nps.gov/jeff/LewisClark2/CorpsOfDiscovery/TheOthers/Civilians/Sacagawea.htm

5. Along their journey, Lewis and Clark saw many new plants and animals, such as the black-tailed prairie dog.
What did they nickname it? 
What did they do with one?

     http://www.sierraclub.org/lewisandclark/species/prairiedog.asp

6. Lewis and Clark also encountered almost 50 Native American tribes.
Name two from the Pacific Northwest.

     http://www.pbs.org/lewisandclark/native/