Jefferson launched the Lewis and Clark expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory, seeking to map the land and establish trade routes. He aimed to gather scientific knowledge about the geography, flora, fauna, and indigenous peoples of the region. Additionally, the expedition sought to assert U.S. claims to the Pacific Northwest and to find a practical water route to the Pacific Ocean. Ultimately, it was a key part of Jefferson's vision for expanding American territory and influence.
He wanted to see the Louisiana territory, because America just bought it from France. So not everyone knew what it looked like. He sent Clark and Lewis to explore it. My source is being in History class. :)
because he liked secrets
President Thomas Jefferson. It was 1803.
Thomas Jefferson
president Jefferson send Lewis and Clark on an expedition to the west because president Jefferson wanted to learn as much as he can he could about the land (Louisiana) he bought.
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.
President Thomas Jefferson wanted to see what lay beyond the more he talked to Lewis about it the more curious became.
Lewis
Jefferson
a letter
Thomas Jefferson
President Jefferson needed Lewis and Clark to map the Louisiana Territory and to explore it.
Lewis and Clark set about on their expedition in 1803. This was soon after Jefferson's acquisition in the Louisiana Purchase.
Lewis and Clark led the expedition.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
the Lewis and clark expedition.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was sent west by Thomas Jefferson to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory.