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


A)To make war against native Americans in the west

BTo find an all water route to the Great Lakes

CTo find the fastest water route to the Pacific Ocean

DTo explore the American south west

Verified Answer :

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.