The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Explore the historical significance, challenges, and impact of the Lewis and Clark Expedition on American expansion and Native American relations.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet covers key aspects of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
1. What was the primary goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To find gold and other precious metals.
To establish trade routes with European powers.
To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
To map the southern territories of the United States.
2. Who was the Native American woman who served as a guide and interpreter for the expedition?
Pocahontas
Sacajawea
Matoaka
Squanto
3. The Lewis and Clark Expedition was commissioned by President .
4. The expedition departed from near in 1804.
5. The Lewis and Clark Expedition successfully found a continuous water route from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean.
True
False
6. Describe two significant challenges faced by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
7. Analyze the map below showing the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Identify two geographical features or regions they traversed.
