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What was President Thomas Jefferson's main objective in hiring Lewis and Clark for exploration?
What was President Thomas Jefferson's main objective in hiring Lewis and Clark for exploration?
- To map out the rivers in North America
- To learn about the European settlers' lifestyle in North America
- To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean from the Mississippi River (correct)
- To establish trade with Native Americans in the West
How did Native Americans assist European explorers upon their arrival in North America?
How did Native Americans assist European explorers upon their arrival in North America?
- By teaching them how to sail boats
- By guiding them on trails and rivers (correct)
- By showing them where to find gold
- By providing information about the European lifestyle
Why did President Jefferson believe finding a water route to the Pacific Ocean was important?
Why did President Jefferson believe finding a water route to the Pacific Ocean was important?
- To facilitate river travel all the way west for settling and trade (correct)
- To locate a route to Africa
- To establish a new capital in the West
- To establish a new trade route with Europe
What did Europeans lack upon their arrival in North America that Native Americans possessed?
What did Europeans lack upon their arrival in North America that Native Americans possessed?
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What term is defined as 'a particular way or direction between places'?
What term is defined as 'a particular way or direction between places'?
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