Quiz on William Clark

What was William Clark's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• He was a co-leader

• He was the sole leader

• He was a guide

• He was a historian

Where was William Clark born?

• Missouri

• Kentucky

• Virginia

• Ohio

What did William Clark do after leaving the Army in 1796?

• Moved to Ohio

• Became a teacher

• None of the above

• Joined an expedition

What was one of Clark's responsibilities during the expedition?

• Cooking for the crew

• Writing a novel

• Maintaining a detailed map

• Negotiating with European settlers

What did William Clark do after the expedition?

• Became a farmer

• Became governor of the Missouri territory

• Wrote a book about the expedition

• Returned to the Army

How did William Clark treat his servant York after the expedition?

• He granted him freedom immediately

• He sent him to school

• He refused to grant him freedom for many years

• He employed him as a paid worker

What was the main goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To explore the eastern territories

• To map the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean

• To find a water route to the Pacific

• To establish trade with Native Americans

What did Clark frequently have in his home in Saint Louis?

• Historical documents

• A collection of maps

• Indian artifacts

• European art