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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) A large, iron, collapsible boat
(b) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(c) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(d) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans

2. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for
(a) Horse grooming
(b) Picking tobacco
(c) Poker
(d) Rambling

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

4. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's
(a) Disagreements
(b) Late start
(c) Disorganization
(d) Poorly designed boats

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient

2. The most serious delay in starting the expedition was due to

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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