Louisiana Purchase and Corps of Discovery Quiz

What year did the Louisiana Purchase take place?

• 1803

• 1750

• 1820

• 1776

Who was the President of the United States when the Louisiana Purchase was made?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the main reason for the Louisiana Purchase?

• To acquire the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River for trade and transportation

• To expand the United States' territory into the Caribbean

• To establish a new colony for the French government

• To gain control of the gold and silver mines in the region

Who led the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Lewis and Clark Gable

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

What was the goal of the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• To search for lost treasure in the newly acquired territory

• To explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory, find a water route to the Pacific Ocean, and establish American presence in the region

• To establish a trading post with the Native American tribes

• To study the flora and fauna of the region and collect specimens for a natural history museum

What were the names of the Native American woman and her husband who helped the Corps of Discovery?

• Pocahontas and John Smith

• Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse

• Geronimo and Cochise

• Sacagawea and Toussaint Charbonneau

What natural landmark did the Corps of Discovery reach in November 1805?

• Pacific Ocean

• Mississippi River

• Grand Canyon

• Niagara Falls

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase for the United States?

• It doubled the size of the United States and allowed for westward expansion.

• It only affected the eastern part of the United States

• It decreased the size of the United States

• It had no impact on the size of the United States

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

• Increased the size of the United States by 25%

• Reduced the size of the United States

• Had no impact on the size of the United States

• Doubled the size of the United States

What were some of the challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery during their expedition?

• Friendly interactions with Native American tribes

• Abundance of food and supplies

• Harsh weather, difficult terrain, encounters with Native American tribes, scarcity of food and supplies

• Smooth sailing and easy travel