Why was John C. Frémont known as "The Pathfinder"? A) He surveyed much of the West and created maps and travel guides that were used by westward travelers. B) He discovered a pass, or opening through the Sierra Nevada Mountains into California. C) He founded the first outpost on the upper Missouri River. D) He led Lewis and Clark on the first government funded surveying expedition.

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Why was John C. Frémont known as "The Pathfinder"? A) He surveyed much of the West and created maps and travel guides that were used by westward travelers. B) He discovered a pass, or opening through the Sierra Nevada Mountains into California. C) He founded the first outpost on the upper Missouri River. D) He led Lewis and Clark on the first government funded surveying expedition.

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Charles Yang · Answer 1

Question: Why was John C. Frémont known as "The Pathfinder"?

Answer: He surveyed much of the West and created maps and travel guides that were used by westward travelers.

Explanation: he took a couple of people and they traveled to see how much land they had and made a map

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Joanna Ward · Answer 2

Answer: the answer is A