One important outcome of edwin james’ expedition reports is that .illustrations of bison encouraged americans to hunt them to near extinctionb. accounts of rich, fertile soil encouraged americans to settle the landc. descriptions of inhospitable land discouraged colonization for many yearsd. depictions of hostile native tribes discouraged colonization for many years

C. descriptions of inhospitable land discouraged colonization for many years.

Explanation:

Edwin P. James was an American botanist, geologist and medical practitioner. He is particularly remembered for his expedition into the unknown territory acquired during the Louisiana Purchase. This allowed the country to increase its knowledge of the West. Another important outcome of his account was the fact that, due to his description of inhospitable land, colonization in the area was discouraged for many years.

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ok sorry the answer is a. by their religion