098 Lewis & Clark - One Minute History

The video discusses the Louisiana Purchase and President Thomas Jefferson's desire to explore the new territory. Jefferson commissions an expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to find a practical route across the western continent. The expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery, lasts over two years and establishes diplomatic relations with Native American tribes. However, it also sets the stage for the westward expansion that displaces many Native Americans from their homelands.

What was the primary reason President Thomas Jefferson wanted to explore the newly acquired territory?

• To find gold and other precious metals

• To establish an American presence and learn about the land

• To build new cities immediately

• To create a new military base

Who were the leaders of the expedition commissioned by Jefferson?

• Benjamin Franklin and Alexander Hamilton

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• James Madison and James Monroe

• George Washington and John Adams

How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition last?

• Three years

• Two years, four months, and ten days

• One year

• Six months

What was one of the key achievements of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Discovering a new continent

• Establishing diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

• Finding a direct route to Asia

• Building a new capital city

What was an unintended consequence of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• The discovery of a new ocean

• The displacement of Native Americans from their homelands

• The creation of a new country

• The immediate end of all Native American tribes