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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 Report from Fort Mandan March 22 - April 6, 1805.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is important to Lewis that the men consider
(a) William Clark his equal
(b) William Clark as second in command
(c) His dog Seaman, when they eat meals
(d) His authority as final

2. Lewis tells Jefferson that the Snake Indians have large quantities of
(a) Horses
(b) Corn
(c) Buffalo
(d) Furs

3. Lewis travels extensively through the western frontiers in his position as
(a) Army corporal
(b) Paymaster
(c) Stagecoach driver
(d) Military transporter

4. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis
(a) A medal for courage and valor
(b) Marching orders for the expedition
(c) A warning to spend judiciously
(d) An unprecedented letter of credit

5. Of the 5.5 million people in America during Jefferson's time,
(a) Only one thousan were slaves
(b) Slaves form the dominant group in the west
(c) Slaves were the dominant population
(d) Approximately one million were slaves

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to his detailed descriptions of the plains, Lewis' reports resembled a

2. In the Spring at Fort Mandan, Lewis felt that the expedition was really

3. Lewis' political leanings favor

4. Lewis recommended that Jefferson consider Yellowstone's junction with the Missouri as a site for

5. Shannon stayed lost for so long because he thought

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