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WorksheetsLewis and Clark Expedition
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which European country threatened to close the port of New Orleans?
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Britain
2.
Robert Livingston and James Monroe only wanted to purchase New Orleans and
West Florida from Napoleon.
West Florida from Napoleon.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The expedition of Lewis and Clark was successful because
a)
they brought back valuable information about the land west of the Mississippi River
b)
they converted Native Americans to Christianity
c)
They won Mexico from Spain
d)
all of the above
4.
Zebulon Pike's expedition was unsuccessful because
a)
He was captured by the Spanish government and put in prison
b)
He was captured by the French government and put in prison
c)
He was captured by Native Americans and executed
d)
none of the above
5.
Lewis and Clark’s expedition had peaceful dealings with the Native Americans because
a)
Merriweather Lewis knew how to speak the Native American language
b)
Sacagawea and her baby accompanied the expedition
c)
the Corps of Discovery used their weapons to strike fear into Native Americans
d)
the Native Americans were often hostile to the expedition
6.
Which North American mountain range creates the Continental Divide?
a)
Rocky Mountains
b)
Sierra Madre
c)
Appalachian Mountains
d)
Himalayas
7.
Which tribe did Lewis and Clark live with during their first winter in North Dakota?
a)
Shoshone
b)
Nez Perce
c)
French
d)
Mandans
8.
Study the Image. In which state did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin?
a)
Missouri
b)
Arkansas
c)
Oregon
d)
California
9.
Study the Map. Which state was NOT part of the Louisiana Purchase?
a)
Arizona
b)
Minnesota
c)
North Dakota
d)
Texas
10.
Lewis and Clark explored a water route to the Pacific Ocean. How would such a route have benefited overseas trade?
a)
it would have increased trade with French and British merchants
b)
It would have provided a more direct route to markets in China and India
c)
it would have allowed American ships to evade a blockade of East Coast harbors
d)
it would have allowed settlers to use the route to find new lands to farm
11.
Which country did NOT claim land in North America, west of the Louisiana Territory?
a)
France
b)
Russia
c)
Netherlands
d)
Spain
12.
The Northwest Passage is a water route through or around North America.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
The continental divide is a mountain ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
The Lewis and Clark expedition began in May of
a)
1776
b)
1804
c)
1806
d)
1919
15.
Sacagawea belonged to the Mandan tribe, but was captured by the Shoshone.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
Most of the men in the Corps of Discovery were prisoners who were forced to make the trip with Lewis and Clark.
a)
True
b)
False
17.
How were Lewis and Clark welcomed when they returned from their trip?
a)
Many people forgot about them and there was not much fanfare
b)
People thought they would not return and were very happy when they did
c)
Thomas Jefferson was angry that they had unpleasant meetings with the Native Americans
d)
They travelled into Spanish territory and caused the Mexican American war
18.
Thomas Jefferson was the 2nd President of the United States.
a)
True
b)
False
19.
William Clark acted as the private secretary to Thomas Jefferson before being chosen to lead the expedition.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
How did the Sacagawea's tribe react when she returned home?
a)
They attacked the Americans and one member of the Corps was wounded.
b)
They were happy to see Sacagawea and supplied the expedition with food and horses
c)
They showed no emotion
d)
They were scared of the Americans and gave them all of their food and horses
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