Lewis and Clark Quiz

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States

• It provided a trade route to Asia

• It sold off unnecessary U.S. land to Europe

• It allowed the United States to control the Atlantic Ocean

Who was Thomas Jefferson's first choice to lead the Corps of Discovery?

• Sacagawea

• George Rogers Clark

• Meriwether Lewis

• William Clark

What were the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Multiple answers are correct.

• To establish trade relationships with Native Americans

• To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory

• To document plant and animal life

Who was the Native American woman who played a crucial role in the expedition?

• Crazy Horse

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

The Corps of Discovery camped for the 1804-1805 winter. Why was their campsite was later named Fort Mandan?

• Because of the Mandan river close by

• Because it was near the Mandan tribe, who helped them through the winter

• Because a crewmember named Mandan joined them here

• Because they were at war with the Mandan tribe

How were Lewis and Clark's interactions with American Indians?

• Mostly violent conflict

• Mostly peaceful deal-making

Who was the enslaved person who accompanied the expedition?

• Cameahwait

• Jean Baptiste

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• York

Was York freed from slavery after the expedition?

• Yes

• No

One of the expedition's goals was to find the source of the Missouri River. Where did they find its source?

• Pacific Ocean

• Mississippi River

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• 3 years and 1 month

• 1 year and 6 months

• 4 years and 6 months

• 2 years, 4 months, and 9 days