Your Task
Your task is to examine the documents on the Resources page. You must analyze and weigh this information to form an answer to the following prompt. The Corps of Discovery made many important contributions to the United States. What was its greatest achievement?
In order to answer this question, you must define several key terms. First, you must provide general background information about the Corps of Discovery. What did they do? Who were its members? Why does it matter? Next, you will have to define what makes something "great." What is the measure of greatness? Your definition of greatness will be critical in evaluating the contributions of this party and planning your argument.
After weighing the evidence, you must determine which of the following was the greatest achievement of the Corps of Discovery: mapping the west, documenting the flora and fauna of the new territory, befriending the Indians, or valuing cooperation. Finally, you must present your conclusion in a formal essay structured around a strong thesis statement.
In order to answer this question, you must define several key terms. First, you must provide general background information about the Corps of Discovery. What did they do? Who were its members? Why does it matter? Next, you will have to define what makes something "great." What is the measure of greatness? Your definition of greatness will be critical in evaluating the contributions of this party and planning your argument.
After weighing the evidence, you must determine which of the following was the greatest achievement of the Corps of Discovery: mapping the west, documenting the flora and fauna of the new territory, befriending the Indians, or valuing cooperation. Finally, you must present your conclusion in a formal essay structured around a strong thesis statement.
A DBQ by Monica Kavanagh, 2010