The Lewis and Clark expedition
a. hoped to find a feasible overland route to the Pacific Ocean.
b. failed to reach the Pacific coast.
c. encountered serious Indian problems.
d. had to turn back soon after it started.
e. all of these choices.
ANS: A
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