Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

Lewis and Clark Expedition Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The transcript discusses the Louisiana Purchase and President Thomas Jefferson's desire to explore the new territory. Jefferson chose Meriwether Lewis to lead the expedition, with the goals of finding a water route to the Pacific, cataloging plants and animals, and establishing relations with Native Americans. Lewis invited William Clark to join him as co-captain, and together they prepared for the journey that would strengthen their friendship.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Jefferson curious about regarding the Louisiana Territory?

The climate conditions

The existence of tigers and elephants

The presence of gold

The number of rivers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What qualities did Jefferson seek in the leader of the exploration?

Bravery and intelligence

Political experience

Wealth and influence

Military background

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main objectives Jefferson outlined in his letter to Lewis?

To build settlements

To recruit more explorers

To find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean

To establish trade routes with Europe

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Lewis want William Clark to join him on the expedition?

Clark was a relative of Jefferson

Clark was good at drawing maps and identifying plants

Clark had financial resources

Clark was a skilled navigator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lewis and Clark not anticipate about their journey?

The weather conditions

The number of Native American tribes

The dangers and wonders they would face

The length of the journey

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