How Did Thomas Jefferson Influence Westward Expansion

Thomas Jefferson had had the idea of westward expansion even before he became president on March 4th, ,1801 he believed that “a republic depended on an independent, virtuous citizenry for its survival, and that independence and virtue went hand in hand with land ownership, especially the ownership of small farms”. (A+E Networks) Andrew Jackson was the 5th president of the United States and was president between 1829 through 1837. Jackson's boldest decision during westward expansion was ejecting the Indians East of the Mississippi River by signing the Indian Removal Act. The Lewis and Clark Expedition also influenced Expansion, their expedition showed how far the United States frontier actually is. When Thomas Jefferson became president in
In the year of 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set of on an expedition to explore the new the west territory from the Mississippi River to Present day Oregon. They braved dangerous waters and harsh weather and endured hunger, illness, injury, and fatigue. Along the way, Lewis kept a detailed journal and collected samples of plants and animals he encountered. Lewis and his expedition received assistance in their mission from many of the native peoples they met during their journey westward. During this time of there expedition they met one of the most well known natives Sacagawea. Sacagawea helps Lewis and Clark negotiate with the Native Americans for vital necessities and supplies like food. Once they reach the Pacific Ocean they decide to return to Washington D.C. Once reaching the nation’s capital, Lewis received payment for his courageous efforts. Along with his salary and 1,600 acres of land, he was named governor of the Louisiana Territory. Lewis also tried to publish the journals that he and Clark wrote during their great adventure. The Lewis and Clark Expedition goes down as one of the most important events during westward