What was the main purpose of George Vancouver's 1791-1795 expedition?
Searching for gold
Establishing trade routes
Charting the Pacific Northwest coast
Colonizing new lands
Answer
The primary goal of George Vancouver's expedition was to explore and chart the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, including present-day British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California. This helped to expand knowledge of the region and its geography.
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