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Jefferson was expecting to find a water way across the continent when he sent Lewis and Clark west. They were to explore the Missouri River and learn more about the northwest.

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Thomas Jefferson expected to find fertile land for farming, abundant Natural Resources, and potential trading partners in the West. He also hoped to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean, which would open up trade with Asia. Jefferson believed that westward expansion was essential for the future growth and prosperity of the United States.

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