Question
Why was Clark’s victory at Fort Sackville important to westward expansion?
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Responses
It gave Americans access to the land east of the Appalachian Mountains.
It gave Americans access to the land east of the Appalachian Mountains.
It resulted in a victory that forced Great Britain to allow the colonies to become a new country.
It resulted in a victory that forced Great Britain to allow the colonies to become a new country.
It helped the United States secure territory northwest of the Ohio River.
It helped the United States secure territory northwest of the Ohio River.
It led to the surrender of Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
It led to the surrender of Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
(1 point)
Responses
It gave Americans access to the land east of the Appalachian Mountains.
It gave Americans access to the land east of the Appalachian Mountains.
It resulted in a victory that forced Great Britain to allow the colonies to become a new country.
It resulted in a victory that forced Great Britain to allow the colonies to become a new country.
It helped the United States secure territory northwest of the Ohio River.
It helped the United States secure territory northwest of the Ohio River.
It led to the surrender of Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
It led to the surrender of Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
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GPT-4o mini
Clark’s victory at Fort Sackville was important to westward expansion because **it helped the United States secure territory northwest of the Ohio River.** This victory played a significant role in establishing American control over the region, facilitating further settlement and expansion into the western territories.