To explore the Louisiana territory.
and
To establish a route across the continent.
The quote indicates a Roman expansion of land. during the rule of Augustus
Explanation:
During the prosperous reign of the king Augustus, the empire of Rome stretched along the lines that the quote has given thus it is a passage about the stretch of land that was under Roman control at that time.
The tone of the passage conveys that it is not just a survey of the land under Roman rule but a boast of the might of the Roman empires and its vast stretch from mythical rivers to far away lands as being described here.
Political cartoons and propaganda are very persuasive tools for sending a message or supporting an idea. You can use a cartoon to present imperialism in a humorous way and make the audience laugh while agreeing with the idea.