Question

what was important about the lewis and clark expedition?

it explored territory acquired in the louisiana purchase

it found a path through the cumberland gap

it revealed that gold was available in kentucky

it found a faster way for ships to get to the port of new orleans

Explanation:

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) was commissioned by President Jefferson primarily to explore the vast territory the U.S. had just acquired via the Louisiana Purchase. The other options are incorrect: the Cumberland Gap was explored by Daniel Boone, gold in Kentucky was not a focus of this expedition, and the expedition did not seek a faster ship route to New Orleans.

Answer:

A. It explored territory acquired in the Louisiana Purchase.