The Louisiana Purchase offered the United
States much needed room to grow and access to an abundance of natural resources,
waterways, and fertile farmland.
To evaluate the
purchase, Jefferson planned an expedition involving his
personal secretary
Lewis and a joint commander, Clark. He wanted to
know about the plants, animals,
geographical layout, and inhabitants of the
region. More importantly, he was
hoping to find a water route to connect
the Mississippi River with the Pacific
Ocean, and he expanded the
expedition to investigate regions beyond
Louisiana.
http://www.apstudynotes.org/us-history/topics/jefferson-as-president/
States much needed room to grow and access to an abundance of natural resources,
waterways, and fertile farmland.
To evaluate the
purchase, Jefferson planned an expedition involving his
personal secretary
Lewis and a joint commander, Clark. He wanted to
know about the plants, animals,
geographical layout, and inhabitants of the
region. More importantly, he was
hoping to find a water route to connect
the Mississippi River with the Pacific
Ocean, and he expanded the
expedition to investigate regions beyond
Louisiana.
http://www.apstudynotes.org/us-history/topics/jefferson-as-president/