What goal did Jefferson give to Lewis and Clark for their mission

A) To make war against native Americans in the west

B) To find an all water route to the Great Lakes

C) To find the fastest water route to the Pacific Ocean

D) To explore the American south west

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Gardner

31 July, 05:38

What goal did Jefferson give to Lewis and Clark for their mission

A) To make war against native Americans in the west

B) To find an all water route to the Great Lakes

C) To find the fastest water route to the Pacific Ocean

D) To explore the American south west

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Britney Miles · Answer 1

Their mission was to explore the unknown territory, establish trade with the Natives and affirm the sovereignty of the United States in the region. One of their goals was to find a waterway from the US to the Pacific Ocean. Lewis and Clark commanded the Corps of Discovery which consisted of 33 people, including one Indian woman and one slave.

What goal did Jefferson give to Lewis and Clark for their missionA) To make war against native Americans in the westB) To find an all water route to the Great LakesC) To find the fastest water route to the Pacific OceanD) To explore the American south west

What goal did Jefferson give to Lewis and Clark for their mission

A) To make war against native Americans in the west

B) To find an all water route to the Great Lakes

C) To find the fastest water route to the Pacific Ocean

D) To explore the American south west