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) were hampered by Pike's old age and infirm health.
D) convinced many Americans that the land between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains was undesirable.
E) convinced President Jefferson to form reservations for Indians.

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Zebulon Pike's explorations, particularly his 1806-1807 expedition, provided valuable information about the southwestern part of the Louisiana Purchase and the Spanish borderlands. His reports suggested that the region between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains was a barren desert, which led many Americans to view it as undesirable for settlement. This perception contributed to the area being referred to as the "Great American Desert" in the early 19th century.

The Explorations of Zebulon Pike