ELA12 Lewis and Clark Group Biography

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

• To explore newly acquired territory from the Louisiana Purchase

• To establish American settlements in the West

• To negotiate a treaty with France

• To build military forts along the Missouri River

Why was Sacagawea considered an essential member of the expedition?

• She drew most of the expedition’s maps

• She provided medical care to the team

• She served as an interpreter with Native American tribes

• She helped navigate the Pacific Coast

According to the passage, how long did the expedition last?

• One year

• Eighteen months

• Three years

• Two years

What was one of the scientific goals Jefferson assigned to Lewis and Clark?

• To search for new mineral deposits

• To document regional plant and animal species

• To identify potential settlement locations

• To conduct experiments with new navigation tools

Which statement best describes the cost of the expedition?

• It stayed within the President’s original budget

• It cost slightly more than the President expected

• It was funded entirely by France

• It greatly exceeded the initial budget allocation

What form of transportation did the expedition not use?

• Horses

• Rowing boats

• Dugout boats

• Canoes

What was one major challenge faced by the Corps of Discovery?

• Lack of navigational instruments

• Hostile relations with all Native American tribes

• Shortage of skilled men

• Dangerous wildlife and natural obstacles

Which of the following was a contribution brought back by Lewis and Clark?

• A written treaty with every tribe they met

• Over a hundred maps and natural specimens

• A plan for future military bases

• A detailed census of western settlers

Why did President Jefferson choose Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition?

• Lewis was already a governor

• Lewis had extensive previous exploration experience

• Jefferson had personally trained him for two years

• Lewis was recommended by William Clark

What does the passage suggest about Thomas Jefferson?

• He opposed westward expansion

• He had little interest in scientific study

• He admired the French fur-trading system

• He valued knowledge and promoted exploration