-What was the primary objective that Jefferson set for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A) seeking gold and other valuable minerals
B) conquering the Indians of the West
C) dividing the Louisiana Purchase into states and townships
D) exploring and mapping the West

Question

-What was the primary objective that Jefferson set for the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A) seeking gold and other valuable minerals 
B) conquering the Indians of the West 
C) dividing the Louisiana Purchase into states and townships 
D) exploring and mapping the West

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary objective of the Lewis and Clark expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, was to explore and map the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest, establishing an American presence before European powers could claim the land.

-What Was the Primary Objective That Jefferson Set for the Lewis