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

Quiz for Document 8.7 William Clark, Journal, November 18, 1804

Quiz for Document 8.7: William Clark, Journal, November 18, 1804

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. What does William Clark’s journal reveal about Native American relations in the local region?

They were consistent across time.

They were violent and bloody.

They were peaceful and friendly.

They were dependent on many factors.

2. On what factor did the Mandans base much of their views toward William Clark and the Corps of Discovery?

Their religious views

Their strength

Their gift-giving

Their healing abilities

3. Why might Clark feel frustrated by the many rules and meanings related to relationships and gift-giving among the Indians?

They were difficult to understand, flexible, and complicated.

They were impossible to adhere to and resulted in giving offense.

They were asking more of the Americans than they could provide.

They were unfair and favored other Indians over the Americans.

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