Lewis and ClarkTwo men risked their lives and liberty to bring valuable ideas and resources to the United States. Lewis and Clark were two very bold and courageous men who went on a mission, ordered by Thomas Jefferson. Their success in surviving exploration and bringing back important information and goods has left a significant mark on history. The Lewis and Clark Expedition is the most well-known and successful missions in America. Little did they know that thanks to this mission, the lives of Native Americans and whites would change forever; as well as gaining an abundant amount of land for the US government. The secret goal of Thomas Jefferson's mission to Lewis and Clark was to build a bond between whites and Native Americans. Thomas Jefferson, the third American president, initiated the mission for Lewis and Clark to participate. His orders were far-reaching; he was also afraid that this mission might be a little too dangerous. His instructions were for the men to go explore the Missouri River, the Columbia River, and the Pacific Northwest ...