Why were meriwether lewis and william clark chosen to lead the exploration of the louisiana purchase?

Meriwether Lewis was chosen to lead the expedition because his experience as a leader. William Clark was chosen also to lead the expedition because of his map making skills. 

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On april 20, 1814, the dethroned emperor left france for the isle of  elba, where he was exiled under the terms of the treaty of fontainebleau.napoleon  would be allowed to ruleelba, which had 12,000 inhabitants. perhaps cruelly, the treaty allowed him to retain the title "emperor."

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