The main purpose of the route seen here was to

A) make new roads in a new land.

B) help Indians relocate to western lands.

C) explore the newly-acquired U.S territory.

D) make routes to newly discovered gold in California.

Respuesta :

Answer:c

Explanation:

Answer:  C) explore the newly-acquired U.S territory.

Explanation: The main purpose of the Route seen above was to explore new US territory. When Lewis & Clark were sent to explore the Louisiana Territory, little was known about the area, so making roads or finding gold was not a practical consideration.