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