Mississippi River Point of View

What was the main purpose of Pike's expedition in 1805?

• To map the borders of Illinois and Iowa

• To find the source of the Mississippi River

• To establish new trading posts

• To study winter weather conditions

According to Pike's journal, what challenges did his men face on January 7, 1806?

• They had to build shelters every three miles

• They lost their food supplies

• Their body parts became frozen from the cold

• They encountered hostile natives

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

What is the main purpose of George Chester's article?

• To celebrate Pike's achievements

• To correct historical misconceptions

• To critique Pike's leadership

• To describe winter conditions

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CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Chester's perspective on Pike's claim of finding the Mississippi's source?

• He views it as an honest mistake

• He sees it as a complete failure

• He considers it partially successful

• He treats it as a noble attempt

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

How does Pike's point of view about the expedition differ from Chester's?

• Pike sees it as a triumph while Chester sees it as a failure

• Pike focuses on hardships while Chester focuses on achievements

• Pike is uncertain while Chester is confident

• Pike is negative while Chester is positive

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What was the actual source of the Mississippi River?

• Lake de Sable

• Lake Sang Sue

• Lake Itasca

• Lake Ontario