Question

What was one goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? O A. To learn about the wildlife of the Louisiana Territory B. To search for gold in the Louisiana Territory O C. To show that the route to the West was not dangerous D. To report on conflicts among American Indians in the West​

Answer 1

Answer: A. To learn about the wildlife of the Louisiana Territory

Explanation:

The Lewis and Clark expedition was as much a scientific one as it was political.

The American government, which had just purchased the area known as Louisiana at the time, wanted to know exactly what they had purchased, including the animals and plants found there.

In total, it is estimated that the expedition found 178 plant species and 122 animal species that the Americans did not know existed or had limited knowledge of.