What was the primary goal of the lewis and clark expedition? a. to find a route to the pacific ocean b. to make allies with the native tribes c. to make peace with the spanish colonies d. to make notes about geography and animals

the answer is A. To find a route to the pacific Ocean

roosevelt believed that in light of the country's recent military successes, it was unnecessary to use force to achieve foreign policy goals, so long as the military could threaten force. this belief, and his strategy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick,” shaped much of roosevelt's foreign policy.