In the 1860s, for the first time, Congress specified that the principle objective of western expeditions was to
A. understand the West's geology.
B. evaluate the West's strategic value.
C. assess the potential for fur trapping.
D. determine the West's suitability for farming.
Answer: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)