Exploring the Louisiana Purchase

Why did President Thomas Jefferson commission an expedition to the newly acquired territory?

• To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

• To explore the land and its resources

• To invade the West and displace Native Americans

• To find a practical route across the continent

How long did Lewis and Clark's expedition last?

• 2 years, 4 months, and 10 days

• 6 months and 8 days

• 1 year and 6 months

• 10 years and 2 months

What did Lewis and Clark accomplish during their expedition?

• Established diplomatic relations and trade with Native American tribes

• Discovered gold and other valuable resources

• Built settlements and cities in the newly acquired territory

• Explored the eastern half of the continent

How did Native American tribes contribute to Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• They provided critical supplies and shared their customs

• They hindered the progress of the expedition

• They refused to interact with Lewis and Clark

• They attacked and drove away the expedition members

What unintended consequence did Lewis and Clark's expedition have?

• It led to the displacement of Native Americans from their ancestral homelands

• It resulted in the loss of the newly acquired territory to France

• It caused a war between the United States and France

• It had no significant impact on the West or Native Americans