The Lewis and Clark Expedition
A Grade 10 social studies worksheet on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, covering its objectives, challenges, key figures, and impact on American history.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To find a Northwest Passage to Asia
To map the Louisiana Purchase and explore its resources
To establish trade routes with European powers
To discover new species of animals and plants
2. Who was the Native American woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the expedition?
Pocahontas
Sacajawea
Matoaka
Malinche
3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was commissioned by President .
4. The expedition departed from , Missouri, in 1804.
5. Describe two significant challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery during their journey.
6. Explain the long-term impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on the westward expansion of the United States.
7. The Lewis and Clark Expedition successfully found a continuous water route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
True
False
8. The expedition established peaceful and lasting relationships with all Native American tribes they encountered.
True
False
9. Examine the map below showing the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Based on the map, identify two major rivers that the expedition followed.
