Question

What was Meriwether Lewis's job before the expedition?

He was Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary.
He was governor of Virginia.
He was .
He was a silversmith.

Answer 1

Answer: He was Thomas Jeffersons personal secretary.

Answer 2

he was Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary.

Step-by-step explanation:

Before the expedition, Lewis was Jefferson's private presidential secretary. He also served in the military, where he met Clark. After the expedition, Lewis served a short term as Governor of the Territory of Upper Louisiana before he died.