Exploration and Settlement of the West

What was Daniel Boone's contribution to the westward expansion of the United States?

• He negotiated with Native American tribes.

• He cleared a pass through the Appalachian Mountains.

• He discovered gold in California.

• He mapped the Oregon Trail.

Which mineral did George Hunter hope to identify according to his letters to Thomas Jefferson?

• Gold

• Iron

• Silver

• Copper

What was the primary role of Sacagawea in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She was the expedition's cook.

• She served as a guide and interpreter.

• She was the mapmaker.

• She led the expedition.

Which rivers did William Dunbar and George Hunter explore?

• Mississippi and Missouri Rivers

• Columbia and Snake Rivers

• Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers

• Red, Black, and Ouachita Rivers

Why did the Red River expedition fail to reach its destination?

• Lack of supplies

• Harsh weather conditions

• Native American attacks

• Disease outbreak

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

• It reduced the size of the United States.

• It doubled the size of the United States' territory.

• It had no impact on the size.

• It tripled the size of the United States.

What was one reason people began moving west in the early 19th century?

• Because land was becoming overcrowded

• To escape the cold weather

• To find new trade routes

• To avoid taxes

What did William Clark include in his journal to educate people about the area he explored?

• Maps of the region

• Drawings of plants

• Photographs of wildlife

• Recipes of local cuisine

Explain the significance of Lewis and Clark crossing the Continental Divide in 1805.

• It marked the end of their journey.

• It was the first time they encountered Native Americans

• It led them into territory not yet owned by the United States.

• It was where they found gold.

Describe the scientific study conducted by Dunbar and Hunter near the Ouachita River.

• They studied the local wildlife.

• They analyzed the chemistry of the hot springs.

• They mapped the river's course.

• They measured the river's depth.