Lewis and Clark Preview Video

What was the total cost of the Louisiana Purchase?

• $10 million

• $15 million

• $20 million

• $25 million

Which of the following was a primary goal of President Jefferson for the expedition into the newly acquired territory?

• To find gold and silver

• To establish trade and sovereignty over Native American tribes

• To build new settlements for colonists

• To search for a new route to Asia

Who did President Jefferson choose as the leader of the expedition to explore the new territory?

• William Clark

• John Baptiste

• Toussaint Charbonneau

• Meriwether Lewis

Who were the two interpreters that traveled with the group?

• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

• Toussaint Charbonneau and Sacagawea

• John Baptiste and Sacagawea

• Only military personnel

What did the expedition discover upon reaching the edge of the Great Plains?

• A vast desert with no life.

• Many new plant and animal species.

• A large, uncharted ocean.

• Ancient ruins of a lost civilization.

Which of the following was NOT a way Sacagawea contributed to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Interpreting languages and diplomatic skills.

• Identifying edible plants.

• Serving as a military leader in conflicts.

• Her presence signaling peaceful intentions.

What was a significant outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition for the United States government?

• The discovery of a new trade route to Asia.

• A better understanding of the new lands resources and geography.

• The creation of permanent military bases