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Lewis & Clark: The Louisiana Purchase InteractiveLewis & Clark: The Louisiana Purchase Interactive
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Lewis & Clark: The Louisiana Purchase

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In this facts about the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition online interactive worksheet, students read information and observe a map of the Louisiana Purchase to answer questions showing their comprehension skills. Students answer 5 questions.

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the lewis and clark expedition, the louisiana purchase

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lewis and clark expedition, louisiana purchase, social studies

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