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>
since notre dame was burned down and the lourvses was attacked by Republican soldiers and the people of Paris, who wanted to depose the king and abolish the monarchy. and Louvres was stormed but thosands of gunmen i assume it B
