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What position did Thomas Jefferson appoint Meriwether Lewis to after the expedition?
Secretary of State
Governor of Upper Louisiana
Ambassador to France
Vice President
Answer
After the expedition, President Thomas Jefferson appointed Meriwether Lewis as the Governor of Upper Louisiana. This position allowed him to continue working with the native people and further explore the territory.
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