Exploring the Lewis and Clark Expedition - The Expedition Was Really About Trade and Power

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Apr 25 2026 | 00:09:43

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Show Notes

Discover the untold story behind America's most famous exploration. Learn how the Lewis and Clark Expedition was driven by trade, power, and westward expansion rather than pure scientific discovery. Explore the geopolitics, Native American nations, and the Louisiana Purchase that shaped a young nation's destiny.

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