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Which European countries searched for the Northwest Passage before American explorers?
Which European countries searched for the Northwest Passage before American explorers?
- France, Britain, and Portugal
- Spain, France, and Portugal
- Spain, France, and Britain (correct)
- Spain, Britain, and Germany
Who attempted to discover the Northwest Passage shortly before Lewis and Clark's expedition?
Who attempted to discover the Northwest Passage shortly before Lewis and Clark's expedition?
- Alexander Mackenzie (correct)
- Clark Mackenzie
- John Lewis
- North West Company
Where did Alexander Mackenzie believe he had discovered the headwaters of the Columbia River?
Where did Alexander Mackenzie believe he had discovered the headwaters of the Columbia River?
- The Pacific Ocean (correct)
- The Great Lakes
- The Mississippi River
- The Atlantic Ocean
What was the main purpose of finding the Northwest Passage?
What was the main purpose of finding the Northwest Passage?
What was the biggest challenge in finding the Northwest Passage?
What was the biggest challenge in finding the Northwest Passage?
Which territory was the first to apply for statehood after the Louisiana Purchase?
Which territory was the first to apply for statehood after the Louisiana Purchase?
During which year did the petitioning for statehood in Missouri begin?
During which year did the petitioning for statehood in Missouri begin?
What was the main cause of the debate over the admission of Missouri into the Union?
What was the main cause of the debate over the admission of Missouri into the Union?
How many settlers had flocked to Missouri by 1818?
How many settlers had flocked to Missouri by 1818?
What was the compromise made at the 1787 Constitutional Convention regarding slavery?
What was the compromise made at the 1787 Constitutional Convention regarding slavery?
