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because he liked secrets

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Q: Why did Jefferson keep the Lewis and Clark expedition a secret?
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Who chose Lewis for the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Thomas Jefferson


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.


Was Clark an army officer in the Northwest Territory prior to the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

Yes he was. William Clark was a lieutenant-captain and was in fact Lewis' superior prior to the expedition. However, once Jefferson assigned Lewis to the expedition, Lewis was promoted to Captain. Lewis always considered Clark his "co-captain" and kept secret the fact that Clark was of lower rank from the other members.


Who did Thomas Jefferson choose to lead the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Lewis


Who had sent Lewis and clark on the expedition?

Thomas Jefferson


What was it that Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?

a letter


Which president financed the lewis and clark expedition?

Jefferson


Why did president Jefferson need Lewis and clark on the expedition where?

President Jefferson needed Lewis and Clark to map the Louisiana Territory and to explore it.


When did Lewis and Clark?

Lewis and Clark set about on their expedition in 1803. This was soon after Jefferson's acquisition in the Louisiana Purchase.


What are the major event of THOMAS Jefferson?

the Lewis and clark expedition.


Who led the expedition into Louisiana Territory?

Lewis and Clark led the expedition.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark


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.