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Quiz about The Lewis and Clark Exploration

The Lewis and Clark Exploration Quiz

At the beginning of the 19th century, President Thomas Jefferson sent out two men to explore the newly bought Louisiana Purchase. How much do you know about the Lewis and Clark expedition?

A multiple-choice quiz by laughinggirl. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
laughinggirl

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,187

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1668

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1780s, who did Jefferson originally have a discussion with about leading an exploration to the Pacific Ocean? Hint

William Clark

George Rogers Clark

Meriwether Lewis

Andre Michaux

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who originally received the assignment to head up the exploration? Hint

Meriwether Lewis

Andre Michaux

William Clark

George Rogers Clark

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon Bonaparte.

True

False

4. Jefferson was concerned about the welfare of the Native people the expedition would encounter. In fact, he suggested that Lewis and Clark teach the Native Americans to inoculate themselves against what disease? Hint

measles

chicken pox

smallpox

influenza

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the other name for the Lewis and Clark expedition? Hint

Scientific Exploration of the Western United States

Corps of Discovery Expedition

Journey of Discovery

Exploration for Scientific Purposes to the Pacific Ocean

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Question 6 of 10

6. William Clark held the rank of lieutenant in the army.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which city did Lewis and Clark meet up to begin their journey? Hint

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Memphis, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Louisville, Kentucky

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Question 8 of 10

8. On what date did the expedition begin from Camp Dubois? Hint

May 14, 1803

May 14, 1804

May 14, 1802

May 14, 1805

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of Sacagawea's infant son? Hint

Jean Claude

Jean Baptiste

Jean Michelle

Jean Francoise

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Lewis and Clark name the outpost they created in present-day Oregon? Hint

Fort Exploration

Fort Discovery

Fort Clatsop

Fort Lewis and Clark

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1780s, who did Jefferson originally have a discussion with about leading an exploration to the Pacific Ocean?

Answer: George Rogers Clark

George Rogers Clark, a hero of the Revolutionary War, and Jefferson had originally discussed a western expedition in the 1780's. Clark, by the way, was the brother of William Clark.

2. Who originally received the assignment to head up the exploration?

Answer: Andre Michaux

The Frenchman, Andre Michaux, was originally slated to go west. However, he was pulled from the assignment when it was learned he was a spy.

3. Jefferson bought the Louisiana Purchase from Napoleon Bonaparte.

Answer: True

Bonaparte originally had plans to expand into the western hemisphere. However, his plans received a severe set-back due to both a slave revolt in Santo Domingo and an upcoming war with Britain.

Answer: smallpox

Jefferson suggested that Lewis and Clark take along cowpox so they could teach the Native Americans how to inoculate against smallpox.

5. What was the other name for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Answer: Corps of Discovery Expedition

Jefferson's goal for them was to bring back specimens of plants, animals, and mineral as well as maps of the west. He also asked them to record all of their findings in a journal, which they did.

6. William Clark held the rank of lieutenant in the army.

Answer: True

Though Lewis wanted Clark promoted to captain, the U.S. Army would not accept the promotion. Though Clark was simply a lieutenant, Lewis always referred to him as captain.

7. In which city did Lewis and Clark meet up to begin their journey?

Answer: Louisville, Kentucky

Lewis and Clark met up in Louisville, Kentucky. This is also where they went about recruiting men for the trip.

8. On what date did the expedition begin from Camp Dubois?

Answer: May 14, 1804

The expedition left from Camp Dubois on the 14th of May in the year 1804.

9. What was the name of Sacagawea's infant son?

Answer: Jean Baptiste

Lewis and Clark met up with Toussaint Charbonneau, his Shoshone wife Sacagawea, and their infant son in present-day North Dakota. There is some discussion over the correct spelling of Sacagawea's name, with some thinking it is spelled Sacajewea.

10. What did Lewis and Clark name the outpost they created in present-day Oregon?

Answer: Fort Clatsop

Lewis, Clark, and their men spent a rainy winter in this outpost before heading back east. They arrived back in St. Louis on September 23, 1806. All information for this quiz came from the April, 2003 American History Magazine.

Source: Author laughinggirl

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