Asked by Blyss Musonera on Jul 23, 2024
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One of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to
A) foster trade relations with Indians in the trans-Mississippi West.
B) challenge Spanish claims in the Southwest.
C) establish a permanent American settlement on the Pacific coast.
D) establish American military posts throughout the Louisiana Purchase territory.
Lewis And Clark
Leaders of an expedition mandated by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a path to the Pacific Ocean (1804-1806).
Trans-Mississippi
Referring to the region of the United States that lies west of the Mississippi River.
- Acknowledge the effects of discovery and expansion of territory on the United States.
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Clara NazarchykJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
One of the primary goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to explore and survey the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase, including the trans-Mississippi West. They interacted with numerous Indian tribes along the way, with the goal of establishing peaceful trade relations and learning more about the Native peoples of the region.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the effects of discovery and expansion of territory on the United States.