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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 Entering Indian Country August 1804 | Chapter 14 Encounter with the Sioux September 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lewis and Clark wanted Indian chiefs to go to Washington so they could
(a) Meet their new father
(b) Express their displeasure with the white man
(c) Display themselves to Congress
(d) See how wealthy white men lived in the states

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

3. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient
(a) Supplies to deal with the multitude of Indians they will meet
(b) Credit enough to puchase what they needed
(c) Food to feed their large crew for many months
(d) Arms and ammunition to make the journey safely

4. The Captains inadvertently caused trouble by giving the three Indian chiefs
(a) Medals
(b) Whiskey
(c) Beads
(d) Promises

5. Plantation owners constantly seek additional land because
(a) They want more power over the territory
(b) They wear out the soil with tobacco planting
(c) They wish to be free and independent
(d) They want to conquer the British

Short Answer Questions

1. Although he is formally educated, Meriwether Lewis returns to Virginia

2. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?

3. Captain Clark's commission named him only as a

4. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but

5. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of

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