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Timeline & Chronology of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the timeline and key events of the Lewis & Clark expedition following the Louisiana Purchase, designed to develop students' understanding of chronological order and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Louisiana Purchase
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Lewis & Clark
#Explain the key events of the Lewis & Clark expedition in chronological order
#Compare different sources describing the expedition
#Analyse the significance of the expedition's outcomes
#Outline the main challenges faced during the journey

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Timeline & Chronology of the Lewis & Clark Expedition

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A

Introduction to the Lewis & Clark Expedition

Source A: Letter from Meriwether Lewis

'Our journey westward began with great anticipation. We set out from St. Louis in May 1804, aiming to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.' Provenance: Letter written by Meriwether Lewis, 1804, during the expedition.

1.
Outline the starting point and date of the Lewis & Clark expedition. (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the purpose of the Lewis & Clark expedition based on Source A. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Key Events in the Expedition Timeline

Source B: Timeline of Major Events

  • May 1804: Departure from St. Louis
  • August 1804: Meet with Native tribes
  • November 1804: Cross the Rocky Mountains
  • September 1806: Return to St. Louis Provenance: Official expedition records and reports.
1.
Compare the events of August 1804 and November 1804. What are the main differences? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse the importance of crossing the Rocky Mountains for the expedition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
C

Challenges and Outcomes

Source C: Reflection by Sacagawea

'The journey was difficult, with many hardships, but our guides and the land itself helped us persevere.' Provenance: Statement by Sacagawea, a Shoshone guide, 1806.

1.
Explain the challenges faced during the expedition as described in Source C. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the perspectives of Meriwether Lewis and Sacagawea on the expedition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the main outcomes of the Lewis & Clark expedition. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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