Lewis and Clark Expedition

When did the Lewis and Clark Expedition take place?

• 1850-1852

• 1804-1806

• 1820-1822

• 1776-1778

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To search for lost treasure.

• To establish trade routes with Native American tribes.

• To study the wildlife and plant life of the western territory.

• To explore and map the western territory

Which Native American tribes did Lewis and Clark encounter during their expedition?

• Shoshone, Nez Perce, Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Sioux

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga

• Apache, Comanche, Navajo, Hopi, Pueblo

• Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, Seminole

How did Lewis and Clark interact with Native American tribes?

• Through diplomacy, trade, and forming alliances

• Through military force and conquest.

• By enslaving Native Americans.

• By spreading diseases to Native American tribes.

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase in relation to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• The Louisiana Purchase had no impact on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

• The Louisiana Purchase provided the Lewis and Clark Expedition with a clear objective and purpose.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition was completed before the Louisiana Purchase.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition was not involved in the Louisiana Purchase.

What geographical features did Lewis and Clark encounter in the Western United States?

• Rocky Mountains, Columbia River, Great Plains, Missouri River, Pacific Ocean

• Cascade Mountains, Colorado River, Sonoran Desert, Rio Grande, Gulf of California.

• Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Ohio River, Atlantic Ocean.

• Sierra Nevada Mountains, Colorado River, Great Basin, Snake River, Gulf of Mexico.

How did the Lewis and Clark Expedition impact the exploration and settlement of the Western United States?

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition impacted the exploration and settlement of the Western United States by exploring and mapping the territory, establishing relationships with Native American tribes, and providing valuable information about the region.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition only impacted the exploration and settlement of the Eastern United States, not the Western United States.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition focused solely on scientific research and did not contribute to the exploration and settlement of the Western United States.

• The Lewis and Clark Expedition had no impact on the exploration and settlement of the Western United States.

What were some of the challenges faced by the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Lack of communication with their home base

• Equipment malfunctions

• Inadequate mapping and navigation tools

• Harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, encounters with Native American tribes, and scarcity of food and supplies.