Lewis and Clark Quiz

The men were encouraged to keep journals of all that they found.

• True
• False

The expedition lasted more than _________ years.

• one 
• two 
• three
• four

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 port did Jefferson want to control?

• Savannah
• New Orleans
• Mexico
• Mississippi

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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