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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. Of Lewis' many talents, his weakness lay in

2. The Spanish were concerned that because of Lewis & Clark's expedition,

3. Lewis' first attempt at suicide was

4. Upon Lewis' death, the expedition journals fell into the hands of

5. While Lewis worked on his drawings and descriptions of plants and animals, Clark worked on

Short Essay Questions

1. What were two of the worst problems for the expedition at Clatsop? Explain

2. What were some of the changes the expedition experienced as they came nearer to the coast?

3. How do you think Lewis viewed his responsibility toward the governorship of the Louisiana Territory?

4. How did Sacagawea lose her blue beads?

5. Why was Lewis desperate to get some Indians to Washington?

6. Can we ascribe any meaning to soldiers giving Captain Clark presents for Christmas, and no mention of presents for Lewis?

7. Explain Lewis' maneuvering when he arrived in St. Louis, with respect to communicating about the expedition.

8. Why was General Clark upset with his loyal slave, York?

9. Describe Lewis' grand scheme for American fur trading.

10. Describe Lewis' desperate act in the spring of 1806.

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

Write a critical essay about Thomas Jefferson and his wild ideas of a water route to the Pacific.

1) What were Jefferson's motives? Were they mercenary? Why did he want to be the one to find the passage?

2) Do you feel Jefferson sacrificed Lewis, knowing that the odds were against his returning safely?

3) Did Jefferson desert Lewis in his time of need? Did he fight for him after he left office when his vouchers were in question?

4) Why did Jefferson lay the burden of publishing the data on Lewis personally, and later on Clark?

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