Lewis & Clark Quiz

The United States purchased the Louisiana Territory from what country?

• Great Britain
• France
• Russia
• Spain

What president arranged the Louisiana Purchase?

• Thomas Jefferson
• George Washington 
• Andrew Jackson
• William Henry Harrison

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $100,000
• $1 million
• $15 million
• $100 million

How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark?

• She helped translate the Native language.

• She took care of Clark's children.

• She helped guide them through the unfamiliar land.

• Both A & C are Correct

Napoleon wanted to sell the Louisiana Territory for this reason.

• He wanted to control the Caribbean.
• He was tired of trying to expand his empire.
• He knew Spain wanted to control the Mississippi.
• He needed the money to pay for his war against Britain.

What doubled the size of the US?

• Mexico
• Canada Purchase
• Louisiana Purchase
• California Purchase

How many miles did Lewis and Clark cover on the trip?

• 100,000 miles
• 200 miles
• 500 miles
• 8,000 miles

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What was the main purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To see how many new animals they could find.
• To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.
• To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
• To see of they could find New Orleans.

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Which port did Jefferson want to control?

• Savannah
• New Orleans
• Mexico
• Mississippi

How much money did the US pay for the Louisiana Purchase?

• $10 million
• $12 million
• $15 million
• $100 million