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Who was asked by President Thomas Jefferson to head a journey of exploration?
Who was asked by President Thomas Jefferson to head a journey of exploration?
- Sacagawea
- William Clark
- Missouri River
- Meriwether Lewis (correct)
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
- To explore the Amazon rainforest
- To establish trade with the Native Americans
- To discover a new water route in Europe
- To learn about the geography of the Louisiana Territory (correct)
Who joined Lewis and Clark as guides and interpreters during the expedition?
Who joined Lewis and Clark as guides and interpreters during the expedition?
- Oto and Missouri peoples
- Shoshone woman
- French Canadian husband
- Sacagawea (correct)
What became more and more valuable as the expedition traveled west?
What became more and more valuable as the expedition traveled west?
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What did President Thomas Jefferson want to know about the new territory?
What did President Thomas Jefferson want to know about the new territory?
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What did Lewis and Clark aim to learn about the Native Americans who lived in the area?
What did Lewis and Clark aim to learn about the Native Americans who lived in the area?
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Who were hunters and farmers along the Missouri River?
Who were hunters and farmers along the Missouri River?
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What event prompted President Thomas Jefferson to initiate the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What event prompted President Thomas Jefferson to initiate the Lewis and Clark expedition?
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What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
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What assistance was provided by Sacagawea's French Canadian husband during the expedition?
What assistance was provided by Sacagawea's French Canadian husband during the expedition?
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