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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. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of
(a) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(b) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(c) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans
(d) A large, iron, collapsible boat

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

3. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but
(a) Does not believe African Americans will
(b) Thinks it will take many centuries
(c) Hopes he will not become involved in it
(d) Wishes they would first learn how to dress

4. One of the unique "new" creatures found by Clark is the
(a) Coyote
(b) Trout
(c) Prairie dog
(d) Domestic cat

5. Lewis' political leanings favor
(a) Democrat party
(b) Republic philosophies
(c) Federalist thinking
(d) Socialism

Short Answer Questions

1. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis

2. To follow the large keelboats up the river, the expedition made use of

3. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to

4. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for

5. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's

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