Lewis and Clark were asked to find out information
about American Indians of the Louisiana Territory.
In this passage, what reason does Jefferson give
for having Lewis and Clark collect information
about American Indians?
He expects conflict with American Indians.
He wants to know how wealthy they are.
He hopes to have trade and commerce with
American Indians.
The commerce which may be carried on with
the people inhabiting the line your will
pursue, renders a knowledge of those people
important. You will therefore endeavor to
make yourself acquainted ... with the names
of the nations and their numbers.
- President Jefferson's
Instructions to Lewis and Clark
June 1803
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