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Question

Lewis and Clark’s group are shown standing on the edge of a Native American camp, about to shake hands with the Natives’ leader. Many other Natives are standing nearby.
Question
Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark is best represented in this illustration?
(1 point)
Responses

forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land
forcing the territory’s Natives Americans from their land

documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean

learning about the territory’s Native Americans
learning about the territory’s Native Americans

gaining knowledge of the region’s geography

Answer 1

The objective of learning about the territory’s Native Americans is best represented in this illustration. The depiction of Lewis and Clark's group preparing to shake hands with the Native American leader indicates an intention to engage and understand the local indigenous populations, which aligns with Thomas Jefferson's goal of gaining knowledge about the Native Americans encountered during the expedition.