Beyond exploring and mapping new American territory, the Lewis and Clark Expedition provided the United States with which of these benefits?

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A information was gained about new plant and animal speciesinformation was gained about new plant and animal species
B wagon trails were established for future settlers to followwagon trails were established for future settlers to follow
C ways to defeat many of the Native American tribes in the westways to defeat many of the Native American tribes in the west
D important information about French settlements in Quebec was learned

Answer 1

The correct response is:

A - information was gained about new plant and animal species.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took place from 1804 to 1806, primarily aimed to explore and map the newly acquired western territory of the United States, as well as to assess its resources and establish relations with Native American tribes. The expedition documented numerous new plant and animal species, contributing significantly to American scientific knowledge.