Question

Question 20 (multiple answer)

What were the objectives of the Corps of Discovery in exploring the Louisiana Territory? (Select all that apply.)

to chart the geography of the region for future exploration and development

to determine economic opportunities presented by the region.

to establish forts in the region to effectively combat the British

to explore the region and document new scientific discoveries

to infiltrate and eventually conquer new territory in Canada

Answer 1

to chart the geography of the region for future exploration and development
The first mission was given to them by President Jefferson in order to chart the land to see if the land is worth the money, as the land towards the west of the 13 colonies were fairly new and unexplored by the Americans.

to explore the region and document new scientific discoveries
As they explored they were to make contact with the people groups in the area, to explore the land, and to document plants, animals, and people groups discovered as information for the president.


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