History of the PNW: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase from the French for how much?

• 10 Million

• 15 Million

• A Penny

• 25 Dollars

Meriwether Lewis was the first to be considered by Thomas Jefferson to head up an expedition because he was?

• Jefferson's personal paper boy

• Jefferson's personal secretary

• Jefferson's personal military entourage

• Jefferson's personal driver

About how long did it take Lewis and Clark to map and travel through the Western United States?

• 3 years

• 2 years

• 14 years

• 1 year

William Clark grew up?

• On a farm

• In a big city

• Alone and afraid

• In Canada

What goals did President Thomas Jefferson have for the Lewis and Clark Expedition (check all that apply):

• Establish relationships with the Native tribes of the West

• Wage war against the Native tribes of the West

• Document the many resources (plants, animals, etc) of the West.

• Find a direct waterway route to the Pacific Ocean

What was the name given to the group that would be going on the expedition with Lewis and Clark?

• Corps of Engineers

• Corps of Deliverance

• Corps of Discovery

• Corps of Accessibility

What year did the Lewis and Clark Expedition leave ?

• 1805

• 1889

• 1804

• 1800

Who became a translator for Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

• Slow Elk

• Sacajawea

• Saldatna

• Santa Claus

Which major river did Lewis and Clark follow on their expedition?

• The Columbia River

• The Missouri River

• The Mississippi River

• The Chattahoochee River

What was the lasting legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?