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2 years ago

Describe the goals of Captain Richard Sparks' expedition. Was he successful in meeting his goals? Why or why not?

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In-s [12.5K]2 years ago

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Answer:A. The goals of the expedition include;

1. To find out if the river could allow for entry into Santa Fe for the purpose of trade

2. To find out the Southwestern and Western borders of the Louisiana Purchase with Spain.

3. To obtain scientific information on the topography, flora, fauna, and places of settlement within the area.

4. To assess the native Americans in the region for possible relations with them.

B. He was not successful

C. The group was intercepted by Spanish Soldiers who received orders to shoot any intruding crew.

Explanation:

President Thomas Jefferson of the United States ordered the Captain Richard Sparks expedition so as to discover the headwaters of the Red River for the above -stated reasons. It was a 45 man group armed with some soldiers for protection and the military leader of the group was Captain Richard Sparks.

The expedition was not successful as the crew was interrupted 615 miles into the trip, by some Spanish Soldiers who had orders from their government to shoot any ship with such mission. An official from the U.S government leaked information about the expedition to the Spanish government, thus prompting this action.

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