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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. Drouillard was acquitted of murder because

2. Lewis described the Siouxs' ruling passion as

3. The federal government has now begun to refuse to

4. Lewis felt deeply betrayed by the government's

5. Lewis and Clark break the expedition up in groups to

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Lewis experiences pain that far exceeds any he has been through on the trip thus far. Describe the incident.

3. In what way was Lewis being overly confident when crossing the Lolo trail?

4. Did Lewis' celebrity go to his head?

5. Describe the difference between the more northern Walla Walla Indians and the coastal Chinookian tribes, as Lewis perceived it.

6. Discuss Lewis' varied capabilities that made him the perfect leader for this journey.

7. What is it that begins to finally destroy Lewis financially?

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

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

10. What was the intention behind Lewis' last voyage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Lewis was a Republican; Clark married into a Federalist family. In an essay, explain the differences between the two parties. Compare and contrast:

1) The parties' basic philosophies

2) Their political platforms and future goals

3) How much volatility existed between them

4) Can the parties be compared to our currently existing two parties? How?

4) Name some famous Republicans and Federalists, besides those in the book

Essay Topic 3

Stephen Ambrose's footnotes could comprise a story by themselves. Write a descriptive essay, addressing one or two of the interesting facts he has noted, as well as the supportive information for them, which is not included in the actual text of the book.

1) Page 234 describes the brand Lewis applied to the expedition's horses that was found many years later. Try to find an image of it and write a short essay about this part of the journey, and how the horses were retrieved.

2. The soldier, Newman, who was court martialed and sent back to St. Louis is mentioned on page 209. Find additional information about Newman and what he did after returning to St. Louis.

3. On page 320, there is added information about Lewis' mercury cure for syphilis. Research and write about this "cure," how and when it was discovered, and its true effects on the disease.

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