The main reason was joining the Axis Powers, which earned them territory.
Claim the land for Spain, enslave the Indians then take their resources
<h3>Lewis and Clark</h3>
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Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to explore the west of the Mississippi River. This took place in 1804.
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Good luck! :)
~pinetree
One thing I learned from the video was that after purchasing land from Napoleon, Lewis and Clark were sent to explore the land and they were accompanied by a Native American woman named Sacajawea who served as a guide.
