Explorers and Settlers in North America Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Understanding of the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is defined as 'a particular way or direction between places'?

    <p>Water route</p> Signup and view all the answers

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