Which of the following was the main reason for the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific Northwest?

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Responses

the Nootka Sound Controversy
the Nootka Sound Controversy

the Louisiana Purchase
the Louisiana Purchase

the Hudson Bay Company
the Hudson Bay Company

the Astorians

1 answer

The main reason for the Lewis and Clark expedition to the Pacific Northwest was the Louisiana Purchase. The expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired territory, map the area, establish trade with Native American tribes, and find a potential route to the Pacific Ocean.