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Journals by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark
Contributed by: Hatton
  • 1. What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A) To map the entire United States.
B) To find gold.
C) To explore the newly acquired western territory.
D) To establish trade routes.
  • 2. Who was the president that commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A) James Madison.
B) George Washington.
C) Thomas Jefferson.
D) John Adams.
  • 3. In what year did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?
A) 1805.
B) 1806.
C) 1803.
D) 1804.
  • 4. Which river did Lewis and Clark primarily follow westward?
A) The Mississippi River.
B) The Ohio River.
C) The Missouri River.
D) The Columbia River.
  • 5. Who served as the guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark?
A) Sacagawea.
B) Pocahontas.
C) William Clark.
D) Meriwether Lewis.
  • 6. What was the name of the Pacific Ocean river they reached?
A) The Colorado River.
B) The Columbia River.
C) The Missouri River.
D) The Snake River.
  • 7. Which event marked the end of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A) The establishment of a new city.
B) Their return to St. Louis.
C) The signing of a treaty.
D) The purchase of new land.
  • 8. What did the journals contribute to American history?
A) They were ignored by historians.
B) They influenced westward expansion.
C) They led to war.
D) They focused only on trade.
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