Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

What was the name of the land deal in which the United States bought over 828,000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi?

• The Gold Rush

• The Oregon Trail

• The California Treaty

• The Louisiana Purchase

Which states were included in the land bought through the Louisiana Purchase?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• California, Oregon, Washington

• Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio

What were the purposes of the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• To find a water route to the Atlantic Ocean

• To explore and map the Louisiana territory

• To claim the land in the East for the United States

• To establish trade with European countries

Who was appointed as the leader of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Captain Meriwether Lewis

• Captain William Clark

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Toussaint Charbonneau

Who was invited to be the co-commander of the expedition through the Louisiana territory?

• Captain William Clark

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Captain Meriwether Lewis

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• 4 years

• 3 years

• 1 year

• 2 years

What was the name of the Shoshone woman who acted as a translator and provided invaluable help to the expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Squanto

• Crazy Horse

How many Native American nations did the Corps of Discovery encounter on their journey?

• 75

• 50

• 25

• 10

What was the main effect of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Establishment of trade with Asia

• Discovery of gold in the West

• Creation of the Oregon Trail

• Expansion of the United States to the Pacific Ocean

Who were the first citizens of the United States to see the western land explored by the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• European explorers

• Native Americans

• Pioneers

• Fur traders