Question

What was the reason Thomas Jefferson Saint Louis and Clark on an expedition
He wanted to find the route to the Pacific Ocean
He wanted to expand the fur trading business
He wanted to claim more land beyond Louisiana
He wanted to conquer Spanish Held territories

Answer 1

The primary reason Thomas Jefferson commissioned the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. This was part of his broader goals for expanding American territory and understanding the geography, natural resources, and indigenous peoples of the region. While expanding the fur trading business, claiming more land, and considering Spanish-held territories were also interests, the expedition's main objective was to navigate and map the land while seeking a practical water route to the Pacific.