Lewis had been Jefferson's secretary, had achieved his confidence and trust and Clark was qualified: the combination was perfect.
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Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
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.
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thomas jefferson told them to go on the expedition
the Lewis and clark expedition.
They were paid to do it by President Thomas Jefferson
Thomas jefferson
Lewis and Clark led the expedition.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.
to explore the west :)
President Thomas Jefferson. It was 1803.