Lewis and Clark Expedition: Explore the American Wilderness

Question 1

What was the **main** purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and draw maps of the Louisiana Purchase

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To build a permanent town in the Pacific Northwest

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To find a shortcut to Asia through the Northwest

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To buy and sell goods with Native American tribes

Question 2

What were two main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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Survey and map the Louisiana Territory

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Establish a trade route with China

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Conquer and annex new territories for the United States

Question 3

Who were the two leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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Thomas Jefferson and James Madison

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Zebulon Pike and John Frémont

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Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren

Question 4

What was a significant scientific contribution of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Identification and documentation of new plant and animal species

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Confirmation of the size and boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase

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Mapping of the Great Plains region

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Discovery of gold in California

Question 5

What type of boat did Lewis and Clark use to travel up the Missouri River?

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Keelboat

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Canoe

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Flatboat

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Schooner

Question 6

Which Native American tribe provided Lewis and Clark with horses for their overland journey?

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Shoshone

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Nez Perce

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Lakota

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Comanche

Question 7

How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition influence the westward expansion of the United States in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Increased knowledge of the Louisiana Purchase territory, making it easier to settle and explore.

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Caused tensions with European countries, leading to conflicts over borders.

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Made waterways less important for travel and trade.

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Limited the movement of Native American tribes to the west.

Question 8

What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and map the Louisiana Purchase territory

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To establish trade routes with Native American tribes

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To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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To search for gold and silver

Question 9

Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

William Clark and Meriwether Lewis

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Thomas Jefferson and Zebulon Pike

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Zebulon Pike and Meriwether Lewis

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William Clark and Thomas Jefferson

Question 10

Which major river did the Lewis and Clark Expedition travel down?

Accepted Answer

Missouri River

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Mississippi River

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Ohio River

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Columbia River

Question 11

Which Native American tribe provided crucial help to the expedition?

Accepted Answer

Shoshone

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Cherokee

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Sioux

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Comanche

Question 12

How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the expedition?

Accepted Answer

It provided legal permission to explore the territory

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It increased funding for the expedition

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It allowed access to the Missouri River

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It guaranteed the expedition's safety

Question 13

Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Meriwether Lewis

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William Clark

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Thomas Jefferson

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Zebulon Pike

Question 14

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and map the Louisiana Territory

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To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

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To search for gold and other natural resources

Question 15

Who was the Native American guide who played a crucial role in the expedition's success?

Accepted Answer

Sacajawea

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Sitting Bull

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Geronimo

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Chief Joseph

Question 16

What major landmark did the expedition reach in 1805?

Accepted Answer

Rocky Mountains

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Mississippi River

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Missouri River

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Great Plains

Question 17

What was the name of the fort built by the expedition as their winter quarters?

Accepted Answer

Fort Mandan

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Fort Astoria

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Fort Vancouver

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Fort Sumter

Question 18

What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and map the vast new territories of the Louisiana Purchase

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To establish a permanent settlement on the Pacific coast

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To find a route through the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Ocean

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To establish diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

Question 19

What natural landmark marked the farthest point west reached by the expedition?

Accepted Answer

The Pacific Ocean

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The Rocky Mountains

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The Missouri River

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The Columbia River

Question 20

Which type of animal provided a critical source of food for the expedition?

Accepted Answer

Buffalo

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Elk

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Bear

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Deer

Question 21

What was the most significant scientific discovery made during the expedition?

Accepted Answer

The identification and documentation of hundreds of new plant and animal species

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The discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains

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The mapping of a route to the Pacific Ocean

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The establishment of diplomatic relations with several Native American tribes

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT considered a long-lasting legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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The creation of the National Parks System

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The expansion of scientific knowledge about the American West

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The displacement and forced relocation of Native American tribes

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The promotion of cross-cultural understanding and exchange

Question 23

What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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To explore the Louisiana Purchase

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To establish trade with Native American tribes

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To find the Northwest Passage

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To claim new lands for the United States

Question 24

What was a key impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on the United States?

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It opened up the American West for exploration and settlement

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It defined the borders of the Louisiana Purchase

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It established diplomatic relations with Native American tribes

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It weakened the influence of foreign powers in North America

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a reason why the Lewis and Clark Expedition is considered remarkable?

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Its extensive use of modern technology and equipment

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Its vast geographic scope

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Its scientific and cultural contributions

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Its completion despite numerous challenges

Question 26

Who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Meriwether Lewis, explorer and expedition co-leader

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Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States

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William Clark, army captain

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Sacagawea, Native American guide and interpreter

Question 27

Which Native American woman played a vital role in the expedition as a guide and interpreter?

Accepted Answer

Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who joined the expedition with her husband

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Pocahontas, a Powhatan woman who interacted with English settlers

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Nancy Ward, a Cherokee woman known for her diplomatic efforts

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Molly Pitcher, a legendary figure associated with the American Revolutionary War

Question 28

What was the name of the fort constructed by the expedition at the mouth of the Columbia River, serving as their winter camp?

Accepted Answer

Fort Clatsop, established near present-day Astoria, Oregon

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Fort Mandan, built in present-day North Dakota for wintering

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Fort Astoria, founded by John Jacob Astor's fur trading company

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Fort Vancouver, established by the Hudson's Bay Company

Question 29

What major geographical feature did the expedition's journey lead to the discovery of?

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The Pacific Ocean, the vast body of water separating the Americas from Asia

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The Great Lakes, a series of interconnected freshwater lakes on the US-Canada border

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The Mississippi River, a major waterway flowing through the central United States

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The Oregon Trail, a historic overland route to the Pacific Northwest

Question 30

How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the westward expansion of the United States?

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It provided valuable information about uncharted territories, inspiring further exploration and settlement

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It triggered the California Gold Rush, leading to a surge of migration to the West

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It established permanent trade routes with Native American tribes, facilitating economic exchange

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It directly led to the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, connecting the East and West coasts

Question 31

Among the challenges faced by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which one had a significant impact on its members' health and well-being?

Accepted Answer

Disease and illness, such as dysentery and smallpox, which afflicted many expedition members

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Extreme weather conditions, including severe storms and frigid temperatures

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Hostile encounters with Native American tribes, leading to conflicts and tensions

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Lack of adequate supplies, including food and equipment, posing logistical challenges

Question 32

What was a significant outcome of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

It helped establish American claims to the Pacific Northwest, shaping the nation's westward expansion

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It failed to find a navigable Northwest Passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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It provided conclusive evidence that the Great Plains were an uninhabited wasteland

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It led to the purchase of Florida from Spain, expanding US territory in the southeast

Question 33

How did Lewis and Clark primarily maintain peaceful relations with Native American tribes during their expedition?

Accepted Answer

Exchanging gifts and establishing trade

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Using military force

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Ordering the tribes to obey them

Question 34

How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition affect the environment?

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The expedition introduced new species and disrupted habitats.

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The expedition had little impact on the environment.

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The expedition brought medical advancements to Native American tribes.

Question 35

As the Lewis and Clark Expedition unfolded, how did the explorers' aspirations and motivations transform?

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Their motivations expanded to include scientific discoveries and geopolitical considerations.

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Their unwavering goal remained solely on reaching the Pacific Ocean.

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Their primary drive shifted towards acquiring new lands for the United States.

Question 36

What was a key factor in the Lewis and Clark Expedition's successful journey up the Missouri River?

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Understanding the river's currents and challenges

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Avoiding conflicts with Native American tribes

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Having enough supplies for the entire trip

Question 37

Who was the co-leader of the Lewis and Clark Expedition alongside Meriwether Lewis?

Accepted Answer

William Clark

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Andrew Jackson

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Daniel Boone

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Zebulon Pike

Question 38

What was the primary objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

To explore and map the Louisiana Purchase and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

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To establish trading posts with Native American tribes

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To study the flora and fauna of the American wilderness

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To search for rumored gold and silver mines

Question 39

Which of the following was a significant geographical discovery made by Lewis and Clark?

Accepted Answer

The Rocky Mountains and the Columbia River

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The Great Plains

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The Mississippi River

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The Appalachian Mountains

Question 40

How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition contribute to the westward expansion of the United States?

Accepted Answer

It provided valuable information and opened up new territories for settlement

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It resulted in the Louisiana Purchase being declared invalid

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It led to the forced removal of Native American tribes

Question 41

Which Native American tribe provided crucial assistance to Lewis and Clark during their journey?

Accepted Answer

Shoshone

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Cherokee

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Iroquois

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Apache

Question 42

Who was the enslaved African American who served as an interpreter and guide for the expedition?

Accepted Answer

York

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Hercules

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Jim

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Pomp

Question 43

What was the purpose of establishing Fort Clatsop during the expedition?

Accepted Answer

To provide shelter and a base camp for the winter months

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To serve as a permanent trading post with Native American tribes

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To mark the end of the expedition and the return journey

Question 44

What major obstacle did the expedition encounter on their return journey?

Accepted Answer

The treacherous rapids and waterfalls of the Missouri River

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The vast expanse of the Great Plains

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The rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountains

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Extreme weather conditions and dwindling supplies

Question 45

What is considered the enduring legacy of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

It expanded American knowledge of the West and shaped the nation's destiny

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It led to the establishment of a vast network of trading posts

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It resulted in the signing of significant treaties with Native American tribes

Question 46

Who authorized and commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

President Thomas Jefferson

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President Abraham Lincoln

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President James Monroe

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President George Washington

Question 47

The primary mission of the Lewis and Clark Expedition was to:

Accepted Answer

Explore and map the vast Louisiana Purchase territory

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Establish trade routes with Native American tribes

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Search for gold and other valuable resources

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Find a direct water passage to the Pacific Ocean

Question 48

Who served as Meriwether Lewis's co-leader and fellow explorer on the expedition?

Accepted Answer

William Clark

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Zebulon Pike

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John Colter

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Sacajawea

Question 49

Which Native American tribe played a crucial supporting role during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Shoshone

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Comanche

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Cherokee

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Lakota

Question 50

What was the multifaceted role of Sacajawea, the Native American woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Interpreter, guide, cultural mediator

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Navigator

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Cartographer

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Second-in-command

Question 51

What was a significant and long-lasting impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

Expanding the United States' territory and knowledge of the western frontier

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Discovering vast gold and silver deposits

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Establishing a permanent settlement on the Pacific coast

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Launching the fur trade industry in the West

Question 52

Which of the following technological advancements was NOT instrumental in the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Accepted Answer

The use of advanced GPS navigation systems

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The careful planning and thorough preparation

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The support and collaboration of Native American tribes

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The leadership and determination of Lewis and Clark

Question 53

The legacy and relevance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in contemporary society include:

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Inspiring future explorers and adventurers

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Serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of exploration

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Being exclusively studied by historians and scholars

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Having no significant impact on modern society