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What was the name of the expedition Clark led?

  • Lewis and Clark Expedition

  • Oregon Trail

  • Santa Fe Trail

  • Pony Express

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The Lewis and Clark Expedition, led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, was a pivotal expedition in American history. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition set out in 1804 to explore the Louisiana Purchase, map the uncharted territories of the American West, and establish trade relations with Native American tribes.
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