What did Americans learn from Pike's journey through the Louisiana territory?

A) That the Indians could be subdued.
B) There were easy trade routes to the Pacific.
C) Western expansion would be difficult.
D) Nothing, it was a complete failure.

Pike's Journey

An expedition led by American explorer Zebulon Pike in the early 19th century, known for its exploration of the southwestern part of the Louisiana Territory and encounters with Spanish forces.

Louisiana Territory

A vast area of land acquired by the United States from France in 1803, doubling the size of the nation and driving westward expansion.

Western Expansion

The period of territorial growth and settler migration in the United States during the 19th century, leading to the acquisition and settlement of lands west of the Mississippi River.