Question
What was a major effect of Lewis and Clark's expedition? (1 point)
• Encouraged American Westward Expansion
• Strengthened Native American Land Claims in the Louisiana Territory
• Mapped out the Santa Fe Trail
• Led to the War of 1812
• Encouraged American Westward Expansion
• Strengthened Native American Land Claims in the Louisiana Territory
• Mapped out the Santa Fe Trail
• Led to the War of 1812
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The major effect of Lewis and Clark's expedition was that it **Encouraged American Westward Expansion**. Their journey provided valuable information about the geography, resources, and potential for settlement in the western territories of the United States. This helped to foster interest in westward migration and exploration.