Which best describes the achievement of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark? Lewis and Clark explored the Louisiana Territory and kept detailed records of their findings. Lewis and Clark led American forces in a war that gave the United States control of Texas. Lewis and Clark led the American troops that conquered and took control of the Louisiana Territory. Lewis and Clark created widespread interest in Texas before it became an American territory.

Which of these describes a social effect of the civil war? a) fields were left unplanted because the slaves had been freed and much of the male population was unavailable to plant or harvest crops. b) over 600,000 men died, mostly because of the lack of food, clean water, and hygienic medical practices. c) after the emancipation proclamation was issued, african americans were allowed to join the union army. d) lincoln’s assassination after the surrender caused a disruption in the rebuilding of the nation.