Lewis and Clark Expedition Flashcard

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The expedition of Lewis and Clark was successful because: they brought back valuable information about the land west of the Mississippi River, they converted Native Americans to Christianity, They won Mexico from Spain, all of the above

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they brought back valuable information about the land west of the Mississippi River

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Lewis and Clark’s expedition had peaceful dealings with the Native Americans because

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Sacagawea and her baby accompanied the expedition

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Which North American mountain range creates the Continental Divide?

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Rocky Mountains

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Which tribe did Lewis and Clark live with during their first winter in North Dakota? Options: Shoshone, Nez Perce, French, Mandans

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Mandans

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In which state did the Lewis and Clark expedition begin? Options: Missouri, Arkansas, Oregon, California

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Missouri

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Study the Map.  Which state was NOT part of the Louisiana Purchase? Options: Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas

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Arizona

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One purpose of the expedition was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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True

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The continental divide is a mountain ridge that separates river systems flowing toward opposite sides of a continent.

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True

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Sacagawea belonged to the Mandan tribe, but was captured by the Shoshone.

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False

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Most of the men in the Corps of Discovery were prisoners who were forced to make the trip with Lewis and Clark.

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False