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Who was asked by President Thomas Jefferson to head a journey of exploration?
Meriwether Lewis
What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
To learn about the geography of the Louisiana Territory
Who joined Lewis and Clark as guides and interpreters during the expedition?
Sacagawea
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?
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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?
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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?
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What assistance was provided by Sacagawea's French Canadian husband during the expedition?
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