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The name "Corps of Discovery" was chosen for the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to reflect its primary mission: to explore and document the newly acquired western territories of the United States following the Louisiana Purchase. The term "corps" implies a organized group of individuals working together, while "discovery" emphasizes the expedition's goal of uncovering new geographic, scientific, and cultural information about the land and its inhabitants. This name encapsulated their pioneering spirit and the significance of their journey in expanding American knowledge and territory.

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