Lewis and Clark Quiz

Who asked Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau

• Vice President Aaron Burr

• Seaman

What is one reason Lewis and Clark wanted Sacagawea to accompany them on their expedition?

• She was able to translate many American Indian languages

• She was a wonderful cook

• She wanted to return home to France

• She could help trade with American Indians

Which tribe did Sacagawea belong to?

• Oto

• Shoshone

• Hidatsa

• Nez Perce

How many modern day states were a part of the Louisiana Purchase?

• 16

• 50

• 9

• 15

Which of the following is a reason the American government wanted the Louisiana Territory?

• To protect gold found in California

• To see if there were any unknown animals

• The east was getting crowded and the territory would double America's size

• To set up trade agreements with American Indians

What was the name of the group of men that traveled with Meriwether Lewis and William Clark?

• Lewis and Clark Journeymen

• Expedition of Explorers

• Corps of Discovery

• Peace Corps

After the winter at Fort Mandan, why did the captains order a boat of men back to St. Louis?

• To update President Jefferson about the journey so far

• To return the wounded to their families

• To create a safe passage back home

• To gather new supplies and ammunition

Who did the United States purchase the Louisiana Territory from for $15 million?

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

About how long did the Corps of Discovery expedition take?

• More than 2 years

• Less than 16 months

• Just under 4 years

• Twenty-one months and 3 days

Why did Lewis and Clark hire French-Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau?

• He led the Corps of Discovery through the Rocky Mountains

• He could act as a translator

• He was an excellent fisherman

• He was very interested in the wildlife