Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

What was the name of the Native American guide?

• Pocahontas

• Sacagawea

• Sitting Bull

• Crazy Horse

What is a Continental Divide?

• A political boundary

• A mountain range that separates river systems

• A state border

• An oceanic trench

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition take?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Embargo

• A trade agreement

• A ban on trade with a particular country

• A tax on imports

• A shipping route

Where did they start their journey from?

• New York

• St. Louis

• Washington D.C.

• Philadelphia

What impact did this expedition have on western expansion?

• It discouraged further exploration

• It had no significant impact

• It paved the way for westward expansion

• It led to the immediate settlement of the West

Smuggling

• Legal trade

• Illegal transportation of goods

• Exporting goods

• Importing goods

Which president commissioned Lewis and Clark?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What does Expedition mean?

• A short trip

• A long journey undertaken for a specific purpose

• A vacation

• A business trip

What were some challenges faced during the expedition?

• Harsh weather

• Difficult terrain

• Limited supplies

• All of the above