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Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had even asked William Clark's brother, George, to take on the challenge. The Louisiana Purchase would later alter the character of the planned expedition from an exploration of French territory to a first glimpse of lands that, in the view of many contemporaries, were essential to maintaining the agrarian, republican character of the nation. After finally purchasing the Louisiana Territory, and two weeks before inauguration day Jefferson asked Lewis, in January of 1803, to go on the journey.
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Who was Lewis and Clark's sponsor?
Thomas Jefferson hired Lewis and Clark.
Did Lewis and Clark do what Thomas Jefferson asked?
no.
Who did William Clark work for?
Thomas Jefferson
Who was involved in the Lewis and clark expation?
sacagawea,lewis,clark,thomas jefferson
Who sent Lewis and clark west to explore?
President Thomas Jefferson sent them to explore the "Louisiana Purchase" as they called it.
Who sent sacajwea with Lewis and clark?
Thomas Jefferson
Who sent Lewis and clark on an expeditin?
Thomas Jefferson
Who had sent Lewis and clark on the expedition?
Thomas Jefferson
Who explored the west for Thomas Jefferson?
Lewis & Clark
Who is the Great Father of Lewis and Clark?
Thomas Jefferson.
Why was Clark a part of the expediton?
because he was a outdoors ,mapmarker.
Who send Lewis and Clark to explore the west?
Thomas Jefferson
