lewis and clark
Lewis and Clark Journey Thomas Jefferson was determined to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean as a highway of commerce. Meriwether Lewis, who was Jefferson’s aide, was chosen to head the expedition. Meriwether Lewis sent a letter to his buddy name William Clark asking him to join him, and Clark accepted. ... Lewis was given the rank of a Captain and William Clark as a Lieutenant. ... Lewis and Clark were both physically, emotionally, technically, and tactically proficient in their abilities to lead theses men across the water and back. ... Meriwether Lewis was more of the exploring type. Much of Lewis’s time was spent out exploring the lands, discovering the animals, plants, and insuring his men stayed on course. Clark was an excellent map maker.