Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

How did people in 1800 move west? Select the two correct answers.

• By wagon

• By train

• By horse

• By boat

Which countries owned land bordering the United States of America in 1800? Select the two correct answers.

• France

• Spain

• Britain

• Mexico

Which area on the map did the United States buy from another country in 1803?

• Florida

• Texas

• Louisiana

• California

Why did Lewis and Clark bring gifts on their expedition?

• To trade

• To impress Native Americans

• For personal use

• To celebrate

Why did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin in St. Louis?

• It was a major city

• It was the starting point

• It was near the ocean

• It was a safe place

Which statement best describes a reason the United States purchased Louisiana?

• To gain land

• To expand trade

• To remove France

• To find gold

How did Sacagawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• As a guide

• As a translator

• By carrying supplies

• By scouting ahead

Why was France willing to sell its territory to the United States?

• To raise money

• To avoid war

• To focus on Europe

• To gain allies

How did the Lewis and Clark expedition help early America?

• By mapping the land

• By establishing trade

• By creating alliances

• By finding resources

Who does this arch commemorate?

• Lewis and Clark

• Sacagawea

• Native Americans

• Explorers