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In January of 1803, Jefferson requested $2500 from Congress to pay for the costs of the trip. Thomas Jefferson then commissioned Capt. Meriwether Lewis (his Secretary of State) to explore the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. This territory is what is now the northwest United States. Lt. William Clark would offer to join Lewis on the expedition weeks later and their team was called the 'Corps of Discovery'. At the time, Lewis as 29 years old and Clark was 33. So all in all, THOMAS JEFFERSON sent them on their expidition.
What else can I help you with?
Why were Lewis and Clark sent to the Louisiana territory?
Lewis and Clark were sent to the Louisiana Territory to explore new land.
Who did Lewis and Clark encounter on there trip?
No, they stared the trip together
Where did Lewis and clark begain their trip?
their trip began in Missouri
Who led the expedition into Louisiana Territory?
Lewis and Clark led the expedition.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
When did the Lewis and Clark start their trip?
18031803
Why did Lewis and Clark go out west?
Lewis and Clark were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the west.
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 did Lewis and Clark do on their trip?
They discovered the Northwest Passage.
Did Lewis and Clark explore Wisconsin?
Lewis and Clark never explored Wisconsin. They followed the Missouri River for much of their trip.
Who were the men sent to explore Louisiana purchase?
Lews and Clark
What was it that Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
a letter
Who had sent Lewis and clark on the expedition?
Thomas Jefferson
