Asked by Heather Loche on May 21, 2024
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In addition to exploration, what else did Jefferson expect from the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A) observation of plant life
B) exploration of Alaska
C) development of maps of the southwestern United States
D) dismantling of all British forts
Lewis and Clark Expedition
An early 19th-century expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest.
Plant Life
The variety of vegetation including trees, flowers, and crops that are fundamental to ecosystems and human livelihood.
- Acquire knowledge about major contributors and their impact on the early expeditions in America.
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Brett TaylorMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Jefferson expected the Lewis and Clark expedition to observe and document new plant life, among other scientific observations, as part of their mission to explore the newly acquired western territories of the United States.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about major contributors and their impact on the early expeditions in America.