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…showed last 75 words of 468 total…result of the expedition was that it enabled the United States to claim the Oregon region. The purchase of the Louisiana Territory and the Oregon region played an important role in the settlement of the West. The explorers established peaceful contact with most of the Indian tribes that they encountered. The expedition was very helpful to the United States and the people. For their accomplishments, Lewis and Clark have become important figures in our history.