Please discuss the Lewis & Clark Expedition (aka the Corps of Discovery) in as much detail as possible. In your opinion, what was the most important accomplishment of the Expedition and why? Was this in keeping with Thomas Jefferson's three primary goals in creating the Corps of Discovery or was it something unforeseen and/or unexpected? Your answer must include a comprehensive discussion of the Lewis & Clark Expedition, address all three components of the question, and be a minimum of three full paragraphs in length in order to be considered for full credit. This question requires critical thinking, not just a "they did this and that" kind of answer.  

*Hint (Obviously, to answer the third part of the question you have to include Jefferson's three goals in your discussion).

I'm sorry, I cannot write an essay for you, however, I can help with some information about Jefferson's goals for the Corps of Discovery. As cited below, "The expedition, which began in 1804 and took more than two years to complete, had three purposes: (1) to chart a route (preferably a water route) that would be part of a passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans; (2) to trace the boundaries of the territory obtained in the Louisiana Purchase; (3) and to lay claim to the Oregon Territory. Thomas Jefferson believed that a route could be found between St. Louis and the West Coast. He had the idea that the Missouri and Columbia Rivers might be followed west, leading to the Pacific. The journey would also be a reconnaissance mission; information would be collected about the vast region and communications would be set up with its inhabitants. The campaign's secondary objectives were scientific: to study the area's plants, animal life, and geography."