Louisiana Purchase and Corps of Discovery

What was the original cost of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

• $5 million

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

How much land did the United States acquire through the Louisiana Purchase?

• 100,000 square miles

• 414,000 square miles

• 828,000 square miles

• 1,000,000 square miles

What was one of the main goals Thomas Jefferson had for the expedition into the newly acquired territory?

• To establish new trade routes with European powers.

• To find a water route connecting the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.

• To search for gold and other precious minerals.

• To build new settlements for incoming immigrants.

When did the Corps of Discovery begin their journey from St. Louis, Missouri?

• May 14, 1804

• July 4, 1776

• December 25, 1800

• January 1, 1805

Which of the following was NOT a significant contribution of Sacagawea to the Corps of Discovery?

• Translating for the expedition

• Guiding them through the Great Falls Portage

• Foraging for plants

• Serving as a symbol of peace to other tribes

What made the vote on where to build their winter home historic?

• It was the first time a woman and an enslaved African American were allowed to vote

• It was the first time a vote was held on American soil

• It determined the future capital of the United States

• It was the first time all members of the expedition agreed unanimously

After the expedition, what arrangement did William Clark make regarding Sacagawea's son, Pompey?

• He arranged for Pompey to return to his mother's tribe.

• He offered to adopt Pompey and ensure he received a proper education.

• He appointed Pompey as a guide for future expeditions.

• He provided Pompey with a large sum of money for his future.

What were two major scientific contributions of the Corps of Discovery's expedition?

• They discovered a new passage through the Rocky Mountains and established permanent settlements.

• They documented nearly 200 new plant species and over 100 new animal species.

• They created a detailed map of the entire North American continent and its resources.

• They successfully negotiated land treaties with all indigenous tribes they encountered.