Question

The explorations of Zebulon Pike

A) included Pike's successful climb to the top of the peak that now bears his name.
B) ended with his death at the hands of Choctaw Indians.
C) convinced President Jefferson to form reservations for Indians.
D) convinced many Americans that the land between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains was undesirable.
E) were hampered by Pike's old age and infirm health.

Answer 1

Zebulon Pike's explorations led many Americans to view the land between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains as undesirable, which is the correct answer for his impact as per option D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The explorations of Zebulon Pike are best understood within the context of early 19th-century American expansion and exploration. Contrary to option A, Pike did not successfully climb the peak now known as Pikes Peak; he deemed it unreachable. The correct answer is D: Pike's reports on the region between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains were less than favorable, leading many Americans at the time to consider that land undesirable. This reflected the difficulties of the terrain and the challenges faced during his expeditions, which included harsh conditions and even capture by Spanish forces. Although he was relatively young during his explorations, his health was not a significant impediment, which rules out option E. Instead, Pike's expeditions contributed to the mapping of the southwestern portion of the Louisiana Purchase and to the United States' understanding of its new territories.

Answer 2

Answer:The explorations of Zebulon Pike:

• Included Pike's successful climb to the top of the peak that now bears his name.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Pike expedition was a reconnaissance campaign led by the captain of the United States Army Zebulon Pike (1778-1813) to explore the south and west of the newly acquired territories of the Louisiana Purchase .

After releasing several hostages, his soldiers and him passed through the Pawnee territory to whom he forced to change the flag and instructed about the new government.

Then the group split into two. One of them went downstream and the other arrived on November 15 to distant mountain that he called the Great Peak and which has since been known as Pikes Peak.