When other tribes of natives saw a woman and her baby traveling with the expedition, what did they think?
They knew the expedition must be peaceful.
How long did the Revolutionary War last and who finally won?
six years the Americans
Why is George Washington known as the “Father of His Country”?
George Washington was the first president of the United States.
What was the name of the plantation George Washington owned?
Mount Vernon
What invention increased the demand for slave labor?
The cotton gin
Why do you think Daniel Boone became and American hero?
Daniel Boone was a true patriot who loved his country, but popular stories were written about Daniel Boone that exaggerated the truth.
The Declaration of Independence declared the colonies independent from what country?
England
What is a plantation?
A plantation is a large farm that produced enormous quantities of produce, usually sugar, cotton, or tobacco.
Who did the Second Continental Congress choose to command the Continental Army?
George Washington
What did you learn in class about Sacagawea?
She was kidnapped as a child. She carried a two month old baby with her on the trip, she helped the expedition.
Name three animals or plants that Lewis and Clark recorded in their notes.
Bison, brown bear, salmon, jack rabbits, prairie dogs, deer, ferns, etc.
What city is the White House in?
Washington D.C.
What was the name of the settlement Daniel Boone founded on the west side of the Appalachian Mountains?
Boonesborough
Name the two leaders chosen to lead the exploration of the Louisiana Territory.
Lewis and Clark
In what war did Daniel Boone serve alongside George Washington?
The French and Indian War
Who was the main work force of plantations?
Enslaved Africans
How did Daniel Boone help settlers move across the Appalachian Mountains?
He led them through a path called the Wilderness Road.
What special “book” did George Washington write when he was in school?
Rules of Etiquette
Who was the first President to live in the White House?
John Adams
What surprise was waiting for Sacagawea when the expedition met with the Shoshone Natives?
Her brother was the chief.
What is the Louisiana Purchase?
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from France in 1803.
What is the name of the fort the expedition built when they arrived at the Pacific Ocean and where is this fort located?
Fort Clatsop, located outside Astoria, Oregon
What is the name of the home where American presidents live?
The White House
What was the name of George Washington's wife?
Martha Washington