Dunbar-Hunter Expedition Quiz

Who were the explorers on the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition?

• William Dunbar and Dr. George Hunter

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Lewis and Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and George Washington

Where did William Dunbar establish a plantation?

• St. Charles, Missouri

• Baton Rouge, Louisiana

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Natchez, Mississippi

What was the original purpose of the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition?

• To document Indigenous cultures

• To trace the Arkansas and Red Rivers

• To find valuable minerals

• To explore the Ouachita River

Why was the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition redirected to explore the Ouachita River?

• Lewis and Clark had already explored the area

• Concerns about warring Osage Indians

• Spanish authorities claimed the territory

• Lack of supplies for the original plan

What challenges did the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition face?

• Severe weather conditions

• Spanish authorities' interference

• Hostile Native American tribes

• Lack of suitable boat for shallow rivers

Where did the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition camp for a month to conduct scientific research?

• Hot Springs

• Troyville

• Fort Miro

• Fourche au Calfat

What did Dunbar and Hunter document during their expedition?

• All of the above

• Commercial hunters and traders in the area

• Geographic data and accurate map

• Flora and fauna of the Ouachita River valley

What did Jefferson write to Dunbar regarding the expedition's role in exploring the Louisiana Purchase territory?

• Suggested further exploration by Lewis and Clark

• Requested a detailed report on Indigenous cultures

• Expressed disappointment in the expedition's findings

• Praised Dunbar's labor and method of exploration

What was the outcome of the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition?

• They discovered valuable minerals

• Their findings were published in a detailed account

• They failed to gather any significant information

• They successfully explored the Red and Arkansas Rivers

What is the significance of the Dunbar-Hunter Expedition in US history?

• It established trade routes with Indigenous cultures

• It provided valuable scientific and geographic information

• It led to the acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase

• It was the first expedition to explore the Pacific Northwest