The primary reason Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition was to find a route to the Pacific Ocean. While there were additional motivations, such as exploring land acquisition and potential fur trading opportunities, the main objective was to discover a practical water route across the western portion of the continent to the Pacific. Therefore, the most direct answer is: He wanted to find a route to the Pacific Ocean.
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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