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