Lewis & Clark Quiz

Who made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

How much did the Louisiana Purchase cost in 1803?

• Fifteen million dollars

• Twenty million dollars

• Five million dollars

• Ten million dollars

What was the size of the United States after the Louisiana Purchase?

• 820,000 square miles

• 410,000 square miles

• 1 million square miles

• 2 million square miles

Who were asked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory?

• John Adams and James Madison

• George Washington and John Adams

• James Madison and Thomas Jefferson

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

What was the budget approved by Congress to fund the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• $1,000

• $5,000

• $2,500

• $10,000

Who was responsible for hiring and training the men for the expedition?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

When did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin?

• July 4, 1806

• April 30, 1805

• June 1, 1803

• May 14, 1804

What river did Lewis and Clark travel up against the current?

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Columbia River

• Missouri River

How many men were chosen for the Corps of Discovery?

• 50

• 20

• 40

• 30

Who did Lewis and Clark meet on their journey and became interpreters for the expedition?

• Lewis and Clark did not meet any interpreters

• Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett

• John Colter and Jim Bridger

• Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea