The primary reason Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition was a. he wanted to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery, aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, gather scientific information, and seek a water route to the Pacific while mapping the land and assessing its resources.
What was the reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition?
a. he wanted to find a route to the pacific ocean
b. he wanted to expand the fur trading business
c. he wanted to claim more land beyond louisiana
d. he wanted to conquer spainish-held territories
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