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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 Down the Ohio September - November 1803 | Chapter 10 Up the Mississippi to Winter Camp November 1803 - March 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In preparation for the expedition, Lewis oversees the construction of
(a) Wagons to carry supplies overland
(b) A large, iron, collapsible boat
(c) A large, waterproof teepee for the troops
(d) Artifacts for trading with Native Americans

2. What was Jefferson's suggestion to Napoleon regarding New Orleans?
(a) Sign the area over to the British to arouse enmity
(b) Cede the area to the U.S. to prevent a war between allies
(c) Go to war with Spain to establish possesssion
(d) Cede the area to Spain in order to balance things

3. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as
(a) Secretary of Commerce
(b) Secretary of the Interior
(c) His personal secretary
(d) Secretary of State

4. Lewis' political leanings favor
(a) Federalist thinking
(b) Socialism
(c) Republic philosophies
(d) Democrat party

5. As Jefferson's protege, Lewis had the honor of
(a) Being recognized as Jefferson's servant
(b) Delivering Jefferson's first State of the Union Address
(c) Coordinating Jefferson's social engagements
(d) Appointing Jefferson's cabinet members

Short Answer Questions

1. When the funds were appropriate from Congress for the expedition, Jefferson undertook to

2. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis

3. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's

4. Jefferson undertook the preparation of

5. Lewis feels that Native Americans will become civilized citizens, but

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