Lewis and Clark Expedition

What was one of the main purposes of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

• To establish trade routes with European countries

• To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and map a route to the Pacific

• To find and claim new lands for Spain

• To search for the Fountain of Youth

Which nation was described as the 'pirates of the Missouri'?

• The Hidatsa

• The Arikara

• The Sioux

• The Mandan

What was the reaction of the Native Americans to York, Clark's black servant?

• They immediately recognized him as a fellow warrior

• They were amazed and called him 'The Big Medicine'

• They were fearful of him

• They were indifferent to his presence

How did Lewis and Clark's expedition assume they would navigate the Missouri River?

• By using steam-powered boats

• By using long poles to push their boats against the current

• By relying solely on the river's current

• By hiring local guides to steer their boats

What was Thomas Jefferson's vision for the United States, as mentioned in the text?

• To spread the republic from sea to sea

• To build a great wall along the country's borders

• To establish a new capital city in the West

• To create a network of trading posts across North America

What was a significant reason for the high regard of York among American Indians during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Because of his exceptional navigational skills.

• Because of his unique physical appearance and strength, which was revered.

• Because he was considered a great storyteller.

• Because of his ability to trade goods effectively.

What was one of the main reasons Lewis and Clark hired Charbonneau?

• To secure the services of Sacagawea.

• Because he was a skilled boatman.

• Because he was a good negotiator with the tribes.

• Because he was familiar with the Pacific Ocean.

What did Jefferson require information on from the lands Lewis and Clark explored?

• The types of minerals found in the land.

• The military strength of the native tribes.

• The types of crops that grew there and the native tribes.

• The best locations for settlements.

What was the significant event when Lewis encountered a band of Shoshone?

• He found the headwaters of the Missouri.

• He was reunited with his long-lost brother.

• He discovered gold in their territory.

• Cameahwait, the band's leader, was Sacagawea's brother.

What did Lewis and Clark trade for necessary supplies at Fort Clatsop?

• Their military coats and hats.

• Maps of the territories they had explored.

• Sacagawea's blue beads.

• Their scientific instruments.