Q: Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the expedition.
Q: Why did US President Thomas Jefferson send the expedition?
A: President Jefferson sent the expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase, which the United States had just bought from France.
Q: When did the expedition depart from Saint Louis?
A: The expedition departed from Saint Louis in 1804.
Q: How many people were in the group led by Lewis and Clark?
A: The group led by Lewis and Clark included 33 people.
Q: Who joined the group along the way and how did she help them?
A: A Shoshone Native American woman named Sacagawea joined the group and helped guide and translate for them.
Q: What were Lewis and Clark's occupations after completing the expedition?
A: After completing the expedition, Lewis became Governor of Louisiana Territory and Clark became Governor of Missouri Territory.
Q: Who was the only person to die on the trip and what was the cause of death?
A: Sergeant Charles Floyd was the only person to die on the trip, and he died on August 20, 1804 of Dysentery.