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Why was the Lewis and Clark expedition sent to the west?
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
What was it that Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
a letter
Who led the expedition into Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark led the expedition.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
Who was president of the US at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Thomas Jefferson was president at the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. infact, he sent Lewis out to explore and Lewis chose Clark to come along. So, Thomas Jefferson had a huge influence on the expedition.
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
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 was the captian of the Lewis and clark expedition?
Lewis and Clark are the captains of this expedition
Was there disease in Lewis and clark expedition?
There was a disease in the Lewis and Clark expedition
Did Lewis and Clark gain land from their expedition?
The Lewis and Clark expedition did not gain any land for the United States. The expedition was sent to explore land that was recently purchased from France. The area was known as Louisiana territory.
Where did Lewis and Clark get the idea for an expedition?
thomas Jefferson sent them a letter asking them to go on an expedition to the pacific ocean
What year was the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
Lewis & Clark began their expedition in 1804.
Who sent you to the northwest passage?
President Thomas Jefferson funded the Lewis and Clark expedition.
