What was the reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition
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President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on an expedition to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, as well as to find a practical route across the western part of the continent. The expedition, known as the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), aimed to gather scientific data, establish trade with Native American tribes, and assert American sovereignty over the region. Additionally, Jefferson hoped that the expedition would discover an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean and obtain knowledge about the region's natural resources, wildlife, and potential for settlement.