Why did Lewis and Clark travel across the continent

Explanation:

The Lewis and Clark Expedition from August 31, 1803, to September 25, 1806, also known as the Corps of Discovery Expedition, was the United States expedition to cross the newly acquired western portion of the country after the Louisiana Purchase.

To explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest.

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