Lewis and Clark Expedition Quiz

Why did President Jefferson want Lewis and Clark to explore the West?

• To find gold

• To meet Indian groups and find the Northwest Passage

• To build a new city

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What was the name of the river that Lewis and Clark followed?

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Missouri River

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Who helped Lewis and Clark by translating with the Shoshone people?

• Sacagawea

• Pocahontas

• Sitting Bull

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What did the Nez Perce do for the explorers?

• Fought with them

• Helped them when they were starving

• Built boats for them

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How long did the Lewis and Clark expedition take?

• One year

• Two years and four months

• Ten months