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Expansion and settlement. Jefferson founded the corps of discovery(lewis and clark) to settle the lands gained though the Louisana Purchase


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Lewis and Clark's full names are Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Their famous journey lasted from 1804 until the fall of 1806.


Who was in charge of the Lewis and clark expedition?

Meriwether Lewis was in charge and William Clark came as his assistant. But the Lewis And Clark Expedition is still know as The Lewis And Clark Expedition.


Who did Lewis and clark sail for?

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What did Lewis and Clark invent?

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