Lewis and Clark Expedition: A Memestory

Who was the President that initiated the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• James Madison

What was the main reason Thomas Jefferson wanted to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• To find gold

• To establish trade routes

• To map the terrain and find a water route across the continent

• To conquer more lands

How much did the United States pay for the Louisiana Territory?

• $30 million

• $3 million

• $50 million

• $15 million

Who did Meriwether Lewis choose to co-lead the expedition with him?

• John Adams

• Robert Livingston

• William Clark

• James Monroe

What was one of the key objectives of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To establish a new colony

• To search for precious metals

• To meet with European settlers

• To find the Northwest Passage

Who became the interpreter and negotiator for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Sacagawea

• Chief Cameahwait

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• John Colter

What did Lewis and Clark discover instead of the Pacific Ocean when following the Missouri River?

• The Grand Canyon

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Mississippi River

• The Great Lakes

When did the Lewis and Clark expedition start?

• May 14, 1803

• September 23, 1806

• July 4, 1804

• May 14, 1804

What was the relationship between Sacagawea and Chief Cameahwait?

• They were married

• They were enemies

• They were siblings

• They were trading partners

What did Lewis and Clark fail to find during their expedition?

• The source of the Mississippi River

• Friendly relations with Native Americans

• The Northwest Passage

• New plants and animals