The primary reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition was to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. While the expedition also had implications for trade and territorial claims, the main objective was to explore the western territories and establish a water route to the Pacific.
What was the reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition?
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He wanted to find a 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.
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