8. Document Project 8: The Corps of Discovery: Paeans to Peace and Instruments of War

Quiz for Document 8.5 William Clark, Journal, October 12, 1804

Quiz for Document 8.5: William Clark, Journal, October 12, 1804

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What can be implied about Native American relations in the West according to William Clark’s journal?

Native American tribes were always at war with one another.

Native American tribes did not interact with one another.

Native American relations were complex and fluid.

Native Americans were peaceful before European settlers arrived.

2. What was the purpose of exchanging gifts according to Clark’s journal narrative?

To create a feeling of indebtedness

To get rid of surplus goods

To demonstrate good will

To show off one’s wealth

3. Why would the Corps of Discovery be willing to help negotiate peace between the Ricaras and the Mandans?

To create peace for future settlements

To play tribes against one another

To best benefit economically from trade

To cause wars on the Plains

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