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Who did President Jefferson originally give the task of leading the expedition to?
Thomas Jefferson had dreamed of exploring the West for at least 20 years before he even became President. In 1783 he had asked William Clark's brother, George Rogers Clark, to take on the challenge. George Rogers Clark was a well-known Revolutionary War hero, and Jefferson felt he was very suitable for the task. George politely declined however, and Jefferson though such an expedition would never get off the drawing table, but that all changed after purchasing the Louisiana territory years later.
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Who were the two Presidents during the Civil War?
On April 12, 1861, America was split up into two parts. The north & the south. The North was the United States of America. The South was the Confederate States of America. The president of the Confederate States of America was Jefferson Davis. The president of the United States of America was Abraham Lincoln. They were considered the Presidents of the Civil War.
Who was the leading defender of states' rights?
John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. 7th vice-president of the United States.
Who was the leading radical patriot leader from Virginia?
Patrick Henry <><><> While Patrick Henry was a well known radical (from my home county) he DID have a lot of company- Jefferson, Washington, Madison, and Mason were also well known.
Who was the first member of the Republican Party to become a US president?
Abraham Lincoln was the first member of the Republican Party to be elected President of the United States, in 1860. The Republican Party was formed in the years leading up to the American Civil War.
What former US Vice President has been a leading proponent of man-caused global warming?
Al Gore is known for trying to curb global warming.
