Merriweather Lewis was put in command of the expedition because of his skills as a frontiersman. He appointed William Clark as his second in command. Clark's responsibility was to create the maps of the journey and he also identified and collected flora and fauna.
Lewis had been Jefferson's secretary, had achieved his confidence and trust and Clark was qualified: the combination was perfect.Read more: Why_were_Lewis_and_Clark_chosen_for_the_expedition_of_western_lands
Meriwether Lewis was well qualified for the first overland expedition to the Pacific Northwest. Lewis personally chose William Clark to be co-captain of the Corps of Discovery. I hope this helps :)
Lewis and Clark are the captains of this expedition
There was a disease in 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.
Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.
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The Lewis and Clark expedition started on May 14, 1804.
Lewis and Clark got back from there expedition on February 22nd
Yes, Louis and Clark went West for their expedition.
The name of the lewis and clark expedition is corps of discovery Expedition
The Lewis and Clark expedition consisted of 33 individuals. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were the leaders.