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The western part of North America was all ready known about in the 1800's, but the entire center was owned by France. France needed money because of the expense of war so they offered to sell the land to the US when Jefferson was president . He took the deal and sent the Corps of Discovery to map, take samples, and try to find a water route to the Pacific.
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Where can you find ethanol free gas in Jefferson City mo?
Hyvee on west Truman
What was Jefferson expecting to find in the west?
Thomas Jefferson expected to find fertile land for farming, abundant natural resources, and potential trading partners in the West. He also hoped to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean, which would open up trade with Asia. Jefferson believed that westward expansion was essential for the future growth and prosperity of the United States.
Witch event took place because Jefferson wanted to find out about the west?
Lewis and Clark launched an expedition.
When was Jefferson County Courthouse - West Virginia - created?
Jefferson County Courthouse - West Virginia - was created in 1836.
Did Jefferson Davis go Jefferson college?
West point, for one.
What were Lewis and Clark looking for on the expedition?
thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and clark on an expedition to find out what the west was really like and to find a new water route
What is the name of the old Fort in the Dry Tortugas 70 miles West of Key West FL?
Fort Jefferson
What is Thomas Jefferson pointing to in the monument?
The west
Where is the Ashe County Library in West Jefferson located?
The address of the Ashe County Library is: 148 Library Dr, West Jefferson, 28694 M
When was Jefferson Hall born?
Jefferson Hall was born in Coventry, in West Midlands, England, UK.
Why did president Jefferson send Lewis and clark on an expedtion to the west?
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
Who explored the west for Thomas Jefferson?
Lewis & Clark
