Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To establish trade routes with Canada

• To explore the newly acquired western portion of the United States

• To find a direct water route to Asia

• To map the eastern coast of the United States

In what year did the United States complete the Louisiana Purchase?

• 1776

• 1803

• 1812

• 1820

Who was the President of the United States during the Louisiana Purchase?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

Which two explorers led the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory?

• Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Zebulon Pike and John Fremont

• Kit Carson and Jim Bridger

What river did Lewis and Clark primarily follow during their expedition?

• Mississippi River

• Missouri River

• Colorado River

• Ohio River

Which country sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Spain

• France

• Great Britain

• Mexico

Who was the French leader that sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States?

• Louis XVI

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Charles de Gaulle

• François Mitterrand

What was the cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $5 million

• $15 million

• $25 million

• $50 million

Which Native American woman assisted Lewis and Clark as a guide and interpreter?

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Tecumseh

• Geronimo

What was the name of the fort where Lewis and Clark spent the winter of 1804-1805?

• Fort Knox

• Fort Mandan

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Ticonderoga