What effect did zebulon pike's explorations have on american settlement? he led settlers into what is now the pacific northwest. he establish the wilderness road in the 1700s. his findings encouraged settlers to move to texas. his explorations established the oregon trail.

His findings encouraged settlers to move to Texas.

Explanation:

On one if his expedition southwest, he ilegally entered the territory of New Mexico. He was arrested by Spanish officials and was sent through Texas to the US-Spanish border. After that, he wrote a report in which he drew attention to two things: the military weakness of the Santa Fe post and the lucrative potential of trade with Mexico. That knowledge stimulated the expansionist push to Texas.

His findings encouraged settlers to move to Texas.

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