How did President Jefferson’s actions after the purchase of the Louisiana Territory lead to further exploration and settlement of Oregon?

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Treaties negotiated with Native Americans allowed him to gain more control of the West.
Treaties negotiated with Native Americans allowed him to gain more control of the West.

Hiring Spanish explorers to sail up the Mississippi River led to the discovery of new territory.
Hiring Spanish explorers to sail up the Mississippi River led to the discovery of new territory.

He hired French explorers to map out the geography of the area west of the Missouri River.
He hired French explorers to map out the geography of the area west of the Missouri River.

He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to learn about the geography of the West and look for a passage to the Pacific Ocean.
He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to learn about the geography of the West and look for a passage to the Pacific Ocean.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

He sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition to learn about the geography of the West and look for a passage to the Pacific Ocean.

President Jefferson's decision to send Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their famous expedition (1804-1806) after the Louisiana Purchase was crucial in increasing interest in the western territories, including Oregon. Their journey provided valuable information about the geography, resources, and potential for settlement in the West, which encouraged further exploration and eventual settlement in the Oregon Territory.