In January of 1803, Jefferson delivered a message to Congress hoping to convince them to fund a secret expedition of the West by emphasizing that
a) it would wrest control of the region from Spain.
b) it would improve relations with Native American Tribes.
c) it would lead to commercial intercourse.
d) Congress members could take a Lewis and Clark Tour after the expedition.
e) he would resign the Presidency if the expedition was not funded.
c
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