Ken Burns Directions: Your goal is to learn as much as you can about the role of the Mandan Indians and their contributions to Lewis and Clark on their exploration of the West. Using the Internet, videos, and library resources, PBS LearningMedia resources, and Lewis, Clark and the Mandan people to complete the following fact sheet.
1. Describe at least five ways the Mandan Indians assisted Lewis and Clark on their journey. Explain why each was important.
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2. Describe at least three risks the Mandan Indians took to assist the expedition.
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3. Explain why you think the Mandan Indians were willing to take these risks to assist Lewis and Clark. Write a paragraph that explains your answer.
4. The Mandan Indians also benefitted from their contact with Lewis and Clark. In a paragraph, explain what the Mandans gained from their interactions with Lewis and Clark. Give at least three specific examples.
5. Locate the following facts about the Mandan Indians. Record the answers to each question below.
A. What part of the U.S. was Mandan territory? Describe the area.
B. What is the Mandan Buffalo Dance? Describe it.
C. What were the Mandan villages like? Describe them.
D. What was the Mandan's attitude toward the Lewis and Clark expedition? Explain.
E. Why were the Mandans considered to be such a powerful tribe? Explain.
F. Why was York particularly popular with the Mandans? Explain.
G. What happened to the Mandans after the expedition ended?
H. Describe traditional Mandan dress in the space below.
I. Describe traditional Mandan houses in the space below.
J. Describe a Mandan custom or tradition in the space below.
6. In the space below, record any other interesting facts or information that you learned about the Mandan Indians.
