The Corps of Discovery Expedition Quiz

Who asked Congress to fund the expedition to explore the Louisiana territory?

• Captain Meriwether Lewis

• President George Washington

• President Thomas Jefferson

• Captain William Clark

What was the main purpose of the Corps of Discovery expedition?

• To establish a trade route with China

• To explore and map the Louisiana territory and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

• To conquer the Native American tribes

• To find gold and other precious metals

Who were the leaders of the Corps of Discovery?

• Lewis and Clark

• Jefferson and Madison

• Columbus and Magellan

• Armstrong and Aldrin

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• A loan from France to the United States

• The acquisition of over 828,000 square miles of land from France

• A purchase of weapons and supplies

• A treaty for peace with France

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

• $15 million

• $100 million

• $3 million

• $50 million

Who did Lewis invite to be his co-commander on the expedition?

• York

• Sacagawea

• William Clark

• Thomas Jefferson

Which Native American woman played a significant role during the expedition?

• Tecumseh's sister

• Lozen

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• 5 years

• 1 year

• Nearly 2 1/2 years

• 6 months

What did the Corps of Discovery encounter on their journey?

• Nearly 50 Native American nations

• Only hostile territories

• No significant obstacles

• Only deserted lands

What was one of the effects of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• The start of the American Civil War

• The invention of the steamboat

• The discovery of a route to the Pacific Ocean

• The establishment of New York City