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5.17 unit test: the first administrations
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what was important about the lewis and clark expedition?
it found a path through the cumberland gap.
it explored territory acquired in the louisiana purchase.
it revealed that gold was available in kentucky.
it found a faster way for ships to get to the port of new orleans.

Explanation:

To determine the importance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, we analyze each option:

• "It found a path through the Cumberland Gap" is incorrect; the Cumberland Gap was explored by Daniel Boone, not Lewis and Clark.
• "It explored territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase" is correct. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804 - 1806) was commissioned to explore the vast territory the U.S. acquired from France in the Louisiana Purchase, mapping the land, documenting flora/fauna, and establishing relations with Native Americans.
• "It revealed that gold was available in Kentucky" is incorrect; gold rushes in Kentucky were not associated with Lewis and Clark, and their expedition didn’t focus on gold in Kentucky.
• "It found a faster way for ships to get to the port of New Orleans" is incorrect; the expedition was overland and by river (not focused on ship routes to New Orleans).

Answer:

B. It explored territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase