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What was one of the main purposes of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
What was one of the main purposes of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
- To establish American sovereignty over the Native populations
- To find a direct route to the Pacific Ocean (correct)
- To engage in trade with Europeans
- To mine for gold along the journey
Which river did the Corps of Discovery mainly travel along on their journey westward?
Which river did the Corps of Discovery mainly travel along on their journey westward?
- Ohio River
- Mississippi River (correct)
- Columbia River
- Yellowstone River
What significant role did Sacagawea play in the successful completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What significant role did Sacagawea play in the successful completion of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
- Serving as a guide and interpreter for the explorers (correct)
- Providing valuable information about local flora and fauna
- Negotiating with European traders for supplies
- Piloting the boats through treacherous waters
How did the U.S. secure new territories in the Oregon region during the 19th century?
How did the U.S. secure new territories in the Oregon region during the 19th century?
What accelerated settlement in the Oregon territory in the 1840s?
What accelerated settlement in the Oregon territory in the 1840s?
What did Jefferson envision as the solution for Native peoples living in the western lands?
What did Jefferson envision as the solution for Native peoples living in the western lands?
How long did the process of conquest and removal of Native peoples from western lands take after the Louisiana Purchase?
How long did the process of conquest and removal of Native peoples from western lands take after the Louisiana Purchase?
What encouraged thousands of prospectors to head to California in the 1840s?
What encouraged thousands of prospectors to head to California in the 1840s?
What role did Army units play in securing new areas for American settlement?
What role did Army units play in securing new areas for American settlement?
Which river did the Corps of Discovery travel along until they reached the Colombia River for the final leg of their journey?
Which river did the Corps of Discovery travel along until they reached the Colombia River for the final leg of their journey?
What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?
What challenge did Lewis and Clark face during their journey to the Pacific Ocean?
What challenge did Lewis and Clark face during their journey to the Pacific Ocean?
What was the primary purpose of establishing a presence in the Oregon territory by Americans?
What was the primary purpose of establishing a presence in the Oregon territory by Americans?
What was Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase area?
What was Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase area?
What was the major consequence of the Gold Rush on settlement patterns in the 1840s?
What was the major consequence of the Gold Rush on settlement patterns in the 1840s?
How did European settlers typically view Native resistance to American expansion in the 19th century?
How did European settlers typically view Native resistance to American expansion in the 19th century?
What was one significant outcome of the Corps of Discovery expedition's journey to the Pacific Ocean?
What was one significant outcome of the Corps of Discovery expedition's journey to the Pacific Ocean?
Why did Americans dispatch Army units across the Oregon territory in the 19th century?
Why did Americans dispatch Army units across the Oregon territory in the 19th century?
