Westward Expansion Practice
Do you know who made that contribution?
Goal:
Goal:
Lewis and Clark's expedition was to help people understand what lies between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. They were key explorers in the beginning of the Westward Expansion of the United States.
Today, you can visit the actual Lewis and Clark Trail in Washington state and hike their real trail from the Missouri River to the Pacific Ocean!
Read each statement or question below and pick the best answer.
Who assisted in the expedition as a translator as they explored the western lands? Her face is featured on the one-dollar coin.
- Meriwether Lewis
- William Clark
- Sacagawea
This Native American woman could help because she spoke some of the Native American languages.
This Native American woman could help because she spoke some of the Native American languages.
This Native American woman could help because she spoke some of the Native American languages.
Who was sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the land in America? Select two.
- Meriwether Lewis
- William Clark
- Christopher Columbus
- Marco Polo
This team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains in western America.
This team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains in western America.
This team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains in western America.
Where did the Lewis and Clark Expedition begin?
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- St. Louis, Missouri
This expedition began in the Louisiana territory and went to what is now known as the coast of Oregon.
This expedition began in the Louisiana territory and went to what is now known as the coast of Oregon.
This expedition began in the Louisiana territory and went to what is now known as the coast of Oregon.
This expedition began in the Louisiana territory and went to what is now known as the coast of Oregon.
Where were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from?
- America
- Europe
- Asia
- Spain
Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were born in the United States.
Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were born in the United States.
Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were born in the United States.
Both Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were born in the United States.
What did Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea contribute to America? Select all that apply.
- detailed maps of the West
- a list of new plants and animals
- details about Native American tribes
- notes on mountains, rivers, and land
Lewis and Clark brought back detailed maps of the West. They also made notes about what natural resources were there as well. They made a list of new plants and animals that they discovered, like the grizzly bear, birds, and fish.
Lewis and Clark brought back detailed maps of the West. They also made notes about what natural resources were there as well. They made a list of new plants and animals that they discovered, like the grizzly bear, birds, and fish.
Lewis and Clark brought back detailed maps of the West. They also made notes about what natural resources were there as well. They made a list of new plants and animals that they discovered, like the grizzly bear, birds, and fish.
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