Lewis was sent to an Expedtion and clark was sent to acomeny him.Their task was to find a water route to the Oregon Territoy.They were also told to record what they see. Then finally they find water plants and food then alot of people move over to that side.
Thomas Jefferson sent James Monroe to paris to purchase New Orleans and the Louisiana Territory Napolean decided to sell them because he needed money for the war against Britan. Napolean sold New Orleans for 2 million and the Louisiana Territory for 15 million.