Which of the following most likely brought about early westward expansion?

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Responses

John Jacob Astor’s fur trading business
John Jacob Astor’s fur trading business

the moving of Native Americans to reservations
the moving of Native Americans to reservations

the expedition of Lewis and Clark
the expedition of Lewis and Clark

Whitmans’ establishment of missions
Whitmans’ establishment of missions

1 answer

The option that most likely brought about early westward expansion is the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Their expedition (1804-1806) was significant in mapping the western territories and fostering interest in westward exploration and settlement.