Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition Quiz

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Who was the first African American to cross North America to reach the Pacific during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Lewis

York (correct)

Clark

Sacagawea

Why were Sacagawea's skills considered invaluable during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Her ability to communicate with different Native American tribes (correct)

Her knowledge of the Shoshone tribe

Her expertise in building boats

Her expertise in hunting and fishing

What was the significant role played by Sacagawea on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Serving as a translator and mediator with Native American tribes (correct)

Leading the expedition party

Navigating through uncharted territories

Providing medical support

Why did Sacagawea's presence have a calming effect on both the expeditioners and the American Indians they encountered?

Her calming presence and ability to communicate effectively Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate total distance covered during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

8,000 miles Signup and view all the answers

Which animal did Clark see for the first time during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Prairie dogs Signup and view all the answers

What animal does the head of the creature described in the text resemble?

Squirrel Signup and view all the answers

In which period did the population of enslaved African Americans see a significant increase?

1840 Signup and view all the answers

What invention by Eli Whitney significantly impacted the production of cotton?

Cotton Gin Signup and view all the answers

Which region became the single most important proximate cause for expansion in United States history due to cotton cultivation?

South Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the increased demand for American cotton by textile manufacturers worldwide?

Dependability of American cotton supply Signup and view all the answers

Why did the spread of cotton westward lead to an increase in slavery?

Cotton plantations demanded extensive manual work Signup and view all the answers

What was instrumental to the market revolution in America by helping transport raw materials and finished goods quickly?

Steamboats Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the revitalization of the institution of slavery in the United States during the 19th century?

Expansion of cotton production Signup and view all the answers

Which event resulted in the movement of over 2 million enslaved persons between 1820 and 1860, mainly to the Lower South?

Second Middle Passage Signup and view all the answers

What factor made it increasingly necessary for older states like Virginia to rely on the sale of enslaved individuals?

Economic reliance on slavery Signup and view all the answers

Which technological innovation helped open up the American continent to exploration, settlement, and exploitation?

Steamboats Signup and view all the answers

Which naval vessel is known as 'Old Ironsides' and remains the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat?

USS Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark Expedition Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who was the first African American to cross North America to reach the Pacific during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Why were Sacagawea's skills considered invaluable during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What was the significant role played by Sacagawea on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Why did Sacagawea's presence have a calming effect on both the expeditioners and the American Indians they encountered?

What was the approximate total distance covered during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Which animal did Clark see for the first time during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What animal does the head of the creature described in the text resemble?

In which period did the population of enslaved African Americans see a significant increase?

What invention by Eli Whitney significantly impacted the production of cotton?

Which region became the single most important proximate cause for expansion in United States history due to cotton cultivation?

What was the primary reason for the increased demand for American cotton by textile manufacturers worldwide?

Why did the spread of cotton westward lead to an increase in slavery?

What was instrumental to the market revolution in America by helping transport raw materials and finished goods quickly?

What contributed to the revitalization of the institution of slavery in the United States during the 19th century?

Which event resulted in the movement of over 2 million enslaved persons between 1820 and 1860, mainly to the Lower South?

What factor made it increasingly necessary for older states like Virginia to rely on the sale of enslaved individuals?

Which technological innovation helped open up the American continent to exploration, settlement, and exploitation?

Which naval vessel is known as 'Old Ironsides' and remains the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat?

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Questions and Answers

Who was the first African American to cross North America to reach the Pacific during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Why were Sacagawea's skills considered invaluable during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What was the significant role played by Sacagawea on the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Why did Sacagawea's presence have a calming effect on both the expeditioners and the American Indians they encountered?

What was the approximate total distance covered during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Which animal did Clark see for the first time during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

What animal does the head of the creature described in the text resemble?

In which period did the population of enslaved African Americans see a significant increase?

What invention by Eli Whitney significantly impacted the production of cotton?

Which region became the single most important proximate cause for expansion in United States history due to cotton cultivation?

What was the primary reason for the increased demand for American cotton by textile manufacturers worldwide?

Why did the spread of cotton westward lead to an increase in slavery?

What was instrumental to the market revolution in America by helping transport raw materials and finished goods quickly?

What contributed to the revitalization of the institution of slavery in the United States during the 19th century?

Which event resulted in the movement of over 2 million enslaved persons between 1820 and 1860, mainly to the Lower South?

What factor made it increasingly necessary for older states like Virginia to rely on the sale of enslaved individuals?

Which technological innovation helped open up the American continent to exploration, settlement, and exploitation?

Which naval vessel is known as 'Old Ironsides' and remains the world's oldest commissioned naval vessel still afloat?

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