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What was one of the main goals of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
What was one of the main goals of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
- To map and explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory (correct)
- To search for gold and other valuable resources
- To find a direct water route across the continent
- To establish American sovereignty over Native populations
What significant challenges did Lewis and Clark encounter during their journey?
What significant challenges did Lewis and Clark encounter during their journey?
- Their boats were frequently damaged by rapids and waterfalls
- They got lost in the desert and ran out of water supplies
- They were constantly attacked by hostile Native tribes
- They had to resort to eating candles made from animal fat due to food shortages (correct)
How did the assistance of Native Americans contribute to the success of the Corps of Discovery?
How did the assistance of Native Americans contribute to the success of the Corps of Discovery?
- They shared their knowledge of local flora and fauna for survival (correct)
- They acted as interpreters and helped establish trade relations
- They provided maps and guides to help navigate the terrain
- They offered protection from hostile tribes along the route
What was a significant consequence of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?
What was a significant consequence of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory?
How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?
How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?
What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?
What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?
What was a significant event that accelerated the settlement of the western territories in the 1840s?
What was a significant event that accelerated the settlement of the western territories in the 1840s?
What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?
What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?
How long had Europeans been interacting with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory before it was acquired by the United States?
How long had Europeans been interacting with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory before it was acquired by the United States?
What was the primary method used by the Corps of Discovery to travel westward across the territory?
What was the primary method used by the Corps of Discovery to travel westward across the territory?
What was the primary purpose of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
What was the primary purpose of the Corps of Discovery expedition led by Lewis and Clark?
Which Native guide played a crucial role in the success of the Corps of Discovery expedition?
Which Native guide played a crucial role in the success of the Corps of Discovery expedition?
What was a significant challenge faced by the Corps of Discovery during their journey?
What was a significant challenge faced by the Corps of Discovery during their journey?
What was the ultimate result of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?
What was the ultimate result of the Corps of Discovery reaching the Pacific Ocean?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory?
What was Thomas Jefferson's initial vision for dealing with Native peoples in the Louisiana Purchase territory?
How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?
How long did the process of removing Native peoples from the lands of the Louisiana Purchase take?
What event in the 1840s accelerated the settlement of the western territories?
What event in the 1840s accelerated the settlement of the western territories?
What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?
What role did the expanding railroad lines play in the settlement of the western territories?
What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?
What was the ultimate fate of Native peoples as American expansion progressed in the western territories?
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