... for years and years to come. At the time, the land west was claimed by other nations, however, including Spain, France, and Great Britain. France and Spain controlled the trading rights along the Mississippi River and the important part of New Orleans. South of the Great Lakes, Britain still had forts and trading posts and were considering a move farther down the ... the Missouri River's tributaries, islands, and rapids using various instruments • Tell the Indian nations about the U.S.'s wish of peace; note their names, populations, and culture • Gather plant and animal specimens, k...

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