A key outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition was that it increased knowledge about the geography and resources in the West. The expedition provided valuable information about the lands west of the Mississippi River, including maps, details about the environment, and insights into the various Native American tribes they encountered. This knowledge played a crucial role in westward expansion and the eventual settlement of the region.
What was a key outcome of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
It established permanent settlements in Oregon
It led to discovery of California
It increased knowledge about the geography and resources in the West.
It resulted in peace treaties with Native Americans
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