What was the name of the pass Smith's explorations led to?
South Pass
North Pass
East Pass
West Pass
Answer
South Pass, discovered by Jedediah Smith's expeditions, became a critical gateway for westward expansion in the United States. Located in the Rocky Mountains of Wyoming, it provided a relatively easy passage through the formidable mountain range, enabling settlers and traders to traverse the continent more readily.
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