Question

What were two main goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

1.to learn about American Indian military skills and weapons
2.to survey the land and gather geographical information
3.to set up military outposts that US soldiers could occupy
4.to find a continuous water route from the Mississippi to the Pacific
5.to identify fertile areas that farmers from the east could settle

Answer 1

(4) to find a continuous water route from the Mississippi to the Pacific

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Answer 2

• The two goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition-

2. to survey the land and gather geographical information

• This was the secondary objective of Lewis and Clark, they have found many sites which were not yet discovered, their expeditions led to great advantage for society.

4. to find a continuous water route from the Mississippi to the Pacific

• This was the primary objective of Lewis and Clark, they knew that if they could be successful then it would be very much beneficial for the society, as the water route can be used for exchange for goods and services.