Which of Jefferson's objectives for the expedition of Lewis and Clark?

Question

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Responses

gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
gaining knowledge of the region’s geography

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

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson had several objectives for the Lewis and Clark expedition, including:

1. Gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
2. Documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
3. Learning about the territory’s Native Americans

While the expedition was intended to explore and document new territories, it was not primarily focused on forcing Native Americans from their land, although the encroachment of settlers would have that effect later on.

Therefore, the correct responses would be:

• Gaining knowledge of the region’s geography
• Documenting a safe route to the Pacific Ocean
• Learning about the territory’s Native Americans