What was the goal for The Corps Of Discovery?

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What was the goal for The Corps Of Discovery?

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Gunnar Barton · Answer 1

1. Explore the Missouri River to its source, cross the Rocky Mountains, and seek a westward-flowing river to the Pacific Ocean-the fabled Northwest Passage.

2. Report on new animals, plants, minerals, etc. in the newly-acquired regions.

3. Establish trade with the Native American tribes they encountered.

4. Assure the Native Americans of the peaceful intentions of the United States government.

Lewis Sutton · Answer 2

The members of the Corps of Discovery were soldiers, but their purpose was peaceful - - exploration, diplomacy, and science. Lewis was commissioned as a Captain of the Army of the United States, Clark as a Lieutenant (although this inferior rank was kept secret from the men, and Clark was always called "Captain").