1. Explore the Missouri River to its source, cross the
Rocky Mountains, and seek a westward-flowing river
to the Pacific Ocean—the fabled Northwest Passage.
2. Report on new animals, plants, minerals, etc. in
the newly-acquired regions.
3. Establish trade with the Native American tribes
they encountered. 4. Assure the Native Americans of the peaceful
intentions of the United States government.
The members of the Corps of Discovery<span> were soldiers, but their </span>purpose<span> was peaceful -- exploration, diplomacy, and science. Lewis was commissioned as a Captain of the Army of the United States, Clark as a Lieutenant (although this inferior rank was kept secret from the men, and Clark was always called "Captain").</span>
This would be an example of an unlimited government system. An unlimited government system is when a leader of a government has no restraints on what they can do with a government.
Having a railroad would make transportation of goods much easier. This would also make it safer and more efficient. There were a few risks involved but far less than transporting by conventional means.
