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Thomas Jefferson encouraged westward expansion through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, which doubled the size of the United States. He also commissioned the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore and map the newly acquired territory. Jefferson's vision was to populate the western lands and facilitate trade and agricultural development in the region.
There were several; Thomas Jefferson, James Polk, and even Abraham Lincoln.
President Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory.
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson persuaded Virginia to give up their Western Claims because they had a great need for central government.
(before 1812) -Louisiana Purchase purchased by Thomas Jefferson in 1803. -Manifest Destiny -Lewis & Clark Expedition -Pike's Exploration
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Tariffs and money collected from sales of western lands were the chief sources of revenue when Jefferson was president.