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Benjamin Franklin did not send Lewis and Clark on their expedition. The Lewis and Clark expedition was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803 to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase territory. It aimed to find a practical route across the western half of the continent, while establishing an American presence in the uncharted west.
They were supposed to explore the new American lands of the Louisiana Purchase. And I believe Thomas Jefferson sent them.
Lewis and Clark were tasked by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase, seek a water route to the Pacific Ocean, and establish peaceful relations with Native American tribes along the way. They embarked on their expedition in 1804, traversing vast uncharted territories and documenting their findings to expand knowledge of the American West.
mission director for NASA and mission president for ESA
The main mission of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was to explore and map the newly acquired western territory of the United States, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson. They sought to find a practical route across the western half of the continent, establish an American presence in the region, and establish diplomatic and trade relations with Native American tribes.
to explore space
To EXPLORE.
The Apollo 11 space mission was the first one to explore the presence of ice on the moon.
To explore Jupiter and Saturn
Lewis and Clark's expedition, known as the Corps of Discovery, was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson to explore and map the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase. They were tasked with finding a practical route across the western half of the continent and establishing an American presence in the region. Additionally, they were to study the area's plants, animals, and indigenous peoples.
The mission of Lewis and Clark, formally known as the Corps of Discovery, was to explore the newly acquired western territory of the United States following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, their objectives included mapping the land, establishing trade relationships with Native American tribes, and identifying a practical route to the Pacific Ocean. Their expedition, which took place from 1804 to 1806, significantly contributed to American understanding of the geography, biology, and cultures of the West.