The primary reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition was he wanted to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. This expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery, aimed to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and search for practical routes for commerce and transportation across the continent.
What was the reason Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on an expedition?
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• He wanted to find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
• He wanted to expand the fur trading business.
• He wanted to claim more land beyond Louisiana.
© He wanted to conquer Spanish-held territories.
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