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Why do you think Jefferson wanted to know about the animals and plants of the new lands?
Thomas Jefferson was deeply interested in the natural history of the new lands acquired through the Louisiana Purchase, as he believed that understanding the region's flora and fauna was essential for its development and utilization. He saw this knowledge as vital for agriculture, commerce, and scientific advancement, which would help establish the United States as a prosperous and self-sufficient nation. Additionally, Jefferson's fascination with nature and science reflected his Enlightenment ideals, emphasizing the importance of observation and inquiry in improving society.
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3 things president Jefferson asked Lewis clark to do?
President Jefferson asked the expedition to study the Native American tribes living in the area as well as the plants, animals, geology and terrain of the region. The expedition was also to be a diplomatic one and aid in transferring power over the lands and the people living on them from the French and Spanish to the United States. In addition, President Jefferson wanted the expedition to find a direct waterway to the West Coast and the Pacific Ocean so westward expansion and commerce would be easier to achieve in the coming years.
Jefferson was interested in which lands of the west?
Louisiana or Mississippi
What lands did Jefferson acquire for the nation?
Jefferson acquired The Louisiana Territory.
What animals lives in the flat lands?
Most animals that live in flat lands are able to graze in the fields. Animals like
What did Jefferson was interested in and what did he choose in the west lands?
I'm a little confuse by your question, but president Jefferson bought the western lands in the Louisiana purchase because that was what we as Americans wanted originally. To get from one ocean to another on land. He also bought it because the French were offering such a cheap price for it. The reason for this is because they needed money for their war against Britain, although they still lost in the end.
Are there more plants on flat land?
yes,it is easier for plants to grow and prosper in flat lands than in rough lands
What plants do wet lands have?
toes
Which explorer did Thomas Jefferson chose to lead an expedition to the Pacific Ocean because Jefferson was interested in the lands to the west?
pacific ocean
Who picked Lewis and Clark to survey the lands west of the Mississippi?
Thomas Jefferson
Are all dry lands practically lifeless?
Yes, it is practically lifeless. If there are animals or plants, you don't really need water because they have water in them, but then again, THEY need water.
What kind of animals are in grassy lands?
bunnies, birds, and other animals
What did the Spanish want to do with the lands in the Caribbean?
The Spanish wanted gold from the lands in the Caribbean. Later they used missionaries to convert the natives and farmed the lands.
