The Lewis and Clark Expedition
This worksheet covers key aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, including its motivations, challenges, and impact on U.S. history and Native American relations.
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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.
1. What was the primary motivation for President Thomas Jefferson to commission the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To establish trade routes with Asian nations.
To find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.
To search for gold and other precious metals.
To claim new territories for European powers.
2. Which Native American woman played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter for the expedition?
Pocahontas
Sacagawea
Malinche
La Malinche
3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was also known as the .
4. The expedition departed from in 1804.
5. Describe one significant challenge faced by the Corps of Discovery during their journey.
6. The Lewis and Clark Expedition successfully found a continuous all-water route to the Pacific Ocean.
True
False
Match each individual with their role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
7. Meriwether Lewis
a. President who commissioned the expedition
8. William Clark
b. Co-leader of the expedition, focused on cartography
9. Thomas Jefferson
c. Co-leader of the expedition, focused on scientific observation
10. Analyze the provided map of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Identify two significant geographical features they encountered and explain their impact on the journey.
