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Why were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark chosen to lead the exploration of the Louisiana Purchase?

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Meriwether Lewis was first chosen to go on the Louisiana Purchase because he was President Jefferson's aide and Jefferson knew he could rely on him.

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Lewis and Clark were chosen to find an east route to the Pacific.

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Jefferson chose Lewis to lead the expedition solely based on his skills because Jefferson noted his leadership skills firsthand since Lewis was Jefferson's secretary. Lewis chose Clark to accompany him because of his speciality in cartography.

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