-How Did John C

question 24

Multiple Choice

-How did John C. Frémont's 1845 published account of his explorations with the Army Topological Corps affect Americans' attitudes about the West?

• A) Stories about hostile Indian attacks frightened many potential settlers from traveling to the West.
• B) The adventures of American fur trappers gloried life in the West for many Americans.
• C) Explanations about the harsh weather conditions, including freezing winter blizzards and summer droughts, convinced settlers that the West was not suitable for habitation.
• D) The myth of the "Great American Desert" was dispelled with evidence that the Great Plains were a fertile area for settlement.

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