Which statement is a main idea of “Bears on the Lewis and Clark Expedition”?

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Because of their great size and straight claws, grizzly bears are not good at climbing trees.
Because of their great size and straight claws, grizzly bears are not good at climbing trees.

Hugh McNeal used the gun as a club to defend himself against a bear.
Hugh McNeal used the gun as a club to defend himself against a bear.

Native Americans only hunted for grizzly bears when they were with a large group.
Native Americans only hunted for grizzly bears when they were with a large group.

Members of the Corps came to respect the power of bears after experiencing bear attacks first hand.
Members of the Corps came to respect the power of bears after experiencing bear attacks first hand.

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The statement that serves as the main idea of “Bears on the Lewis and Clark Expedition” is:

Members of the Corps came to respect the power of bears after experiencing bear attacks first hand.

This statement captures the overall theme of the text, emphasizing the respect and awareness the members of the expedition developed regarding the dangers posed by bears.