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In what way did the 1842 expedition of John C. Frémont contribute to westward migration?

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He explored important trade routes.
He explored important trade routes.

He publicized the beauty of the West.
He publicized the beauty of the West.

He drove Indians off their land.
He drove Indians off their land.

He described the ease of travel to California.

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The most accurate response regarding the contribution of John C. Frémont's 1842 expedition to westward migration is:

He publicized the beauty of the West.

Frémont's reports and descriptions of the landscapes he encountered helped to capture public imagination and inspired many people to move westward in search of new opportunities.