Lewis and Clark

Who was the President who sent out Lewis and Clark on their journey?

• George Washington
• Abraham Lincoln
• Andrew Jackson
• 'Thomas Jefferson

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What is the name of the big piece of land that Thomas Jefferson bought in 1803?

• Texas Territory 
• Louisiana Purchase
• Mississippi Expansion
• Midwest Territory

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What is the name of the group that traveled with Lewis and Clark?

• The American Explorers
• Journey Men's Club
• The Dream Team
• Corps of Discovery

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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

The expedition lasted more than _________ years.

• one 
• two 
• three
• four

Who lead the Corps of Discovery?

• Washington
• Hamilton
• Adams and Grant
• Lewis and Clark

What were 2 obstacles Lewis and Clark faced on their journey?

• Flat tires & busted wagon wheel
• Wild animals & Indians
• Sickness and lost compass
• weather 

Which river did Lewis and Clark NOT travel on for their expedition?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Columbia River

Why did the Americans want to buy the Louisiana Purchase?

• Because they wanted to expand the nation

• Because they wanted New Orleans

• Because they had some extra money and wanted to buy it for fun

• Because Napoleon just offered it super cheap