The expedition's goal as stated by President Jefferson was "to explore the Missouri River, & such principal stream of it as, by its course & communication with the water of the Pacific ocean may offer the most direct & practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce." In addition, the expedition was to learn more about the Northwest's Natural Resources, inhabitants, and possibilities for settlement.
Lewis and Clark crossed the Bitterroot Mountains in search of a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean as part of their expedition exploring the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. They hoped to find an easier passageway through the mountains to continue their journey westward.
Lewis and Clark were tasked with exploring the uncharted territory of the Louisiana Purchase and finding a practical route to the Pacific Ocean by water for trade and transportation. The hope was to establish an efficient trade route to Asia and expand the young nation's economic interests.
No, Lewis and Clark followed the Missouri River for most of their journey, not the Mississippi River. They explored the western portion of the United States in search of a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
The Louis and Clark Expedition helped prove that there was not an all water route across the Continent
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The main goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean. Although Lewis and Clark reached their destination, they did not find an all-water route. However, their route would provide a basis for the Oregon Trail and was nevertheless an achievement.
Lewis and Clark crossed the Bitterroot Mountains in search of a navigable water route to the Pacific Ocean as part of their expedition exploring the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. They hoped to find an easier passageway through the mountains to continue their journey westward.
Just like others he was looking for a water route across North America. This idea continued to hold into the 1800's. Lewis and Clark hoped to find a water route east to west.
One of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was not to discover a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
Lewis and Clark expected to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean when they set out on their expedition. They also hoped to establish trade with Native American tribes and record information about the geography, flora, and fauna of the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
water route to the pacific ocean
The purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition, or Corps of Discovery , was to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
to find the water route for pacific and to unchart west
thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and clark on an expedition to find out what the west was really like and to find a new water route
They wanted to find a direct water route to Asia, for trade.
He sent lewis and Clark to find a water route to the pacific
Lewis and Clark changed America because their expedition for a new water route opened up new territory. The expedition was between 1804 and 1806.