Lewis and Clark and War of 1812 quiz

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

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the name of the land that had just been purchased that they were exploring?

• The Ohio River Valley

• Westward Expansion

• Louisiana Purchase

• Wild, Wild West

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

• American Explorers

• Dream Team

• Corps of Discovery

• Journeymen's Club

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

• To see how many new animals they could find.

• To see of they could find New Orleans.

• To try to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

• To make friends with the Native Americans in the West.

Which port did Jefferson want to control?

• Miami

• Boston

• New York

• New Orleans

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

• 15 million dollars

• 15 thousand dollars

• 150 million dollars

• 10 million dollars

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

• Bad weather and no cell service

• Sickness and lost compass

• Busted wagon wheels and holes in the canoes

• Wild animals & Indians

What event did Francis Scott Key write the Star-Spangled Banner about?

• The night Andrew Jackson attacked the Shawnee village.

• The morning after the British attacked Fort McHenry. The American flag was burnt around the edges, but still flying high.

• The Battle of New Orleans when Andrew Jackson defeated the British.

• After the United States gave up its claim to Texas.

In attempts to cut off supplies from reaching the enemy both ___________and __________ attempted to block the U.S. from trading with others.

• Spain and Native Americans

• Great Britain and Spain

• France and Native Americans

• Great Britain and France

What were 2 important buildings in Washington that were destroyed during the War of 1812?

• the Monroe Doctrine and the White House

• the post office and the library

• the White House and the Capitol

• the statue of liberty and the library