Ken Burns 1. Choose one of the following historical events to research by placing a check mark next to it.
__A. The Corps of Discovery’s first meeting with the Teton Sioux. September 24-28, 1804.
__B. The Corps of Discovery portage faces the Great Falls of the Missouri River. June 4 – July 4, 1805.
__C. The Corps of Discovery crosses the Rocky Mountains. September 1-22, 1805.
__D. The Corps of Discovery has a confrontation with and retreat from the Blackfeet Indians. July 25-28, 1806.
2. Research and answer the questions below as they relate to the historical event you have chosen.
A. Who was involved in this event? List specific people and describe each one’s personality traits. Use facts to support what you say about each person.
B. When did this event take place? List specific days/dates.
C. Where did this event happen? List specific places and their descriptions.
D. What happened in this situation? List at least 5 facts.
E. How did this event affect the expedition? Discuss its effect on the people below and use facts to support what you say.
a. The Corps
b. The Native Americans
F. Why was this event important to the expedition? Give at least 3 reasons that are supported by the facts above?
3. List at least 10 additional facts about the event you are researching. Be sure to number these as you go.
