The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was

important because it

(1) determined the route of the first transcontinental railroad

(2) opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico

(3) removed the British threat from the

Northwest Territory

(4) increased understanding of the area included

in the Louisiana Purchase

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Raymond Paul

23 November, 18:51

The Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was

important because it

(1) determined the route of the first transcontinental railroad

(2) opened an all-water route to the Gulf of Mexico

(3) removed the British threat from the

Northwest Territory

(4) increased understanding of the area included

in the Louisiana Purchase

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Isaac Warner · Answer 1

There are several reasons why the Lewis and Clark expedition (1803-1806) was important, but the best option from the list would be " (4) increased understanding of the area included in the Louisiana Purchase"