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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
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography

Answer 1

The objective of Jefferson's for the expedition of Lewis and Clark that is best represented in this illustration is learning about the territory’s Native Americans. The scene depicting the handshake between Lewis and Clark and the Native American leader suggests an interaction and exchange of knowledge about the Native culture and people.