What effect did zebulon pike’s explorations have on the settlement of the american west?
a-pike establish the wilderness road.
b-pike’s explorations established the oregon trail.
c-pike’s findings encouraged settlers to move to texas.
d-pike led settlers into what is now the pacific northwest.

C-Pike’s findings encouraged settlers to move to Texas.

b. major john c. frémont led a rebellion called the bear flag revolt.

explanation:

during the bear flag revolt, from june to july 1846, a small group of american settlers in california rebelled against the mexican government and proclaimed california an independent republic. the republic was short-lived because soon after the bear flag was raised, the u.s. military began occupying california, which went on to join the union in 1850. the bear flag became the official state flag in 1911.