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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Shoshones were intimidated by other tribes because they

2. The men who served on Lewis & Clark's crew were punished for their violations by

3. Rather than ascend the Yellowstone, the expedition instead

4. Meriwether Lewis has a penchant for

5. Many outlying Mandan villages are abandoned due to

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was progress down the Ohio River so abominably slow?

2. Why was Jefferson so interested in exploring the West?

3. Did Jefferson see something special in Meriwether Lewis?

4. What was the primary reason for wanting to find the Shoshones at this point in the trip?

5. Why is Sacagawea's presence valuable to the expedition?

6. Discuss the large keelboat and its journey back to St. Louis.

7. What happened to Lewis' beloved iron-frame boat?

8. Given that he was an educated man, how can we account for Lewis' lack of spelling ability?

9. What may have convinced Lewis and Clark that they needed to double their crew?

10. Why did the Shoshones hesitate to go with Lewis to meet Clark and help the expedition over the Lemhi River?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a research essay about the history of syphilis in the US:

1) What are the symptoms and effects of the disease, and the prognosis in the 1800s?

2) Was there the same level of epidemic of syphilis in Europe?

3) How was it treated in Europe?

4) What was finally discovered that got syphilis under control?

5) What famous people died during that century from syphilis?

Essay Topic 2

Sacagawea's notoriety as one of the the expedition members only came about through history after she was gone. Write a narrative to examine the following:

1)What were her major contributions to the expedition?

2) Was she afforded special treatment?

3) Were her interpreter's skills used wisely? When? Could they have been better used?

4) Was the presence of her child a distraction to the expedition? Did it not create extra work in the portage process?

5) Was the identify of Cameahwait as Sacagawea's brother surprising? Why did she not leave, or stay, with him?

Essay Topic 3

John Coulter left the expedition to go on to explore the Yellowstone area, with Lewis' blessings.

1) What can we learn about John Coulter? Is he famous in the annals of American history for his work?

2) Did Coulter have any productive interactions with Indians in the Yellowstone country?

3) Did Coulter keep journals, and was he also a "naturalist" like Lewis?

4) Is there any recorded history of why he made such a decision?

5) What did Coulter accomplish and when/where did he die?

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