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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 Entering Indian Country August 1804 | Chapter 14 Encounter with the Sioux September 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Among his peers, Lewis is considered
(a) Honest and trustworthy
(b) A bigot
(c) Slightly effeminate
(d) A bit shady

2. Captain Clark's commission named him only as a
(a) Major
(b) Corporal
(c) Private
(d) Lieutenant

3. Prior to the beginning of the journey, Jefferson issues to Lewis
(a) A medal for courage and valor
(b) An unprecedented letter of credit
(c) Marching orders for the expedition
(d) A warning to spend judiciously

4. Plantation owners constantly seek additional land because
(a) They want to conquer the British
(b) They wish to be free and independent
(c) They wear out the soil with tobacco planting
(d) They want more power over the territory

5. The voyage down the Ohio River starts out slowly because of the party's
(a) Late start
(b) Disorganization
(c) Disagreements
(d) Poorly designed boats

Short Answer Questions

1. Jefferson's interest in sending an expedition westward was to find

2. Black Buffalo was a chief of the

3. Thomas Jefferson appoints Meriweather Lewis as

4. Andre Michaux was selected to lead an expedition west until Jefferson discovered that

5. Clark noted that he was concerned that the expedition had insufficient

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