Original PromptThis learning resource focuses on the Corps of Discovery and their expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase. It outlines the historical context of the expedition initiated by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803, highlighting the primary objectives, significant figures such as Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and Sacagawea, and the outcomes of their journey. The material encourages connections to prior knowledge about territorial expansion and U.S. history while providing detailed insights into the challenges faced during the expedition. It also discusses the scientific legacy left by the Corps and their interactions with Indigenous tribes, prompting learners to analyze the broader impacts of their expedition on American expansion and Indigenous sovereignty.