Asked by DeeAnna James on May 25, 2024
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What was the main purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A) to explore the St. Lawrence River
B) to explore Canada for possible annexation
C) to claim territory beyond the Missouri River
D) to move western Indians to reservations
Lewis and Clark
Explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led the Corps of Discovery Expedition (1804-1806) commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired western portion of the United States.
Expedition
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a specific purpose, often related to exploration, research, or military objectives.
Missouri River
The longest river in North America, flowing from the Rocky Mountains of western Montana to the Mississippi River in St. Louis, Missouri.
- Understand the goals and achievements of early American expeditions and their impact on territorial expansion.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the goals and achievements of early American expeditions and their impact on territorial expansion.
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