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To an extent it was. They did not find the "northwest passage", a river that led from the east to west, which would have been a major way of trading. However, hundreds of new plants and animals were discovered, more accurate maps of the west were created, and it opened Americans up to the idea of settling in western territory. So for the most part, yes, it was a success.

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