Which of the following best defines the underlined word in the sentence below:

president thomas jefferson commissioned the expedition shortly after the louisiana purchase in 1803 to explore and to map the newly acquired territory, to find a practical route across the western half of the continent, and to establish an american presence in this territory before britain and other european powers

the answer is d. give brainliest if right.

ps is this 7th grade civics?

b. would be the answer if not try c

hope this correct me if my answer is wrong if i am correct can you plz give me brainliest

: ) : 0 : o : d

explanation:

imma say false because i dont know anything about this.