Reflect Write a reflection about your learning in this unit. Your reflection should be at least three sentences. Use the following sentence starters as a guide. Several reasons why the Lewis and Clark Expedition was important to the U.S. are… It is important to look at the history of the Louisiana Purchase because…
Several reasons why the Lewis and Clark Expedition was important to the U.S. are that it opened up the western frontier for exploration and settlement, it strengthened America's claim to lands west of the Mississippi River, and it provided valuable information about the geography, resources, and Native American tribes of the region. It is important to look at the history of the Louisiana Purchase because it doubled the size of the United States, allowed for westward expansion, and secured key trade routes and access to the Mississippi River. Additionally, it set a precedent for future territorial acquisitions and shaped the development of the nation.
