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Chapter 4: Newcomers Explore the Region
Section 2, “Finishing Up the Trail” (P.70-73)
As You Read: Answer the following questions using complete sentences.
 Why did the Shoshone decide to help the Lewis and Clark Expedition? _______________________
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 Why did the Salish believe that the expedition was in such poor condition when the two groups met?
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 Why did the Salish believe the men of the expedition were in mourning?
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 Explain why the Blackfeet did not pursue the Americans.
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 List three ways that Lewis and Clark’s experiences in Montana were important.
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Important People and Places: Circle the correct answers below to make each statements correct.
6. After the expedition had crossed Lolo Pass, the ( Salish, Nez Pierce ) tribe helped to nurse the men
back to health and make canoes.
7. The Corps of Discovery had few dealings with the tribes of the ( Colombia, Missouri) River because
they were hurrying to the Pacific Ocean and felt that these tribes were less generous than earlier
tribes they had met.
8. Lewis and Clark rested in current day Lolo at ( Travelers’ Rest, The Dalles ) on both the outgoing
journey to the Pacific Ocean and the return trip home.
9. The expedition never did find the ( Clatsop, Crow ) tribe. However, all of their horses were stolen by
this tribe in only two nights.
10. A Piegan Blackfeet Indian named ( Cameahwait, Wolf Calf ) witnessed Lewis’ encounter with the
Blackfeet on the Marias.