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Zebulon Pike was a Cadet in the military when he was chose to go on an expedition to find the source of the Mississippi River. He was later sent on a journey later named "The Pike Expedition." On his journey he would explore the Louisiana Territory ( sold by France to america.) Pike found a 14'110 ft. mountain which he named Pike's Peak but he never did reach the mountain. He tried climbing the other mountain and connect at the top but when he and his crew were walking in knee high snow they gave up on trying to make it and went back down the mountain. He died on April 27, 1813 in York(now Toronto),Canada. he was crushed by debris of rock the size of him flying through the air from a British explosion and his body was shipped back to Sackets Harbor

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When did Zebulon Pike die?

Zebulon Pike was the US Army explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named.Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. (January 5, 1779 - April 27, 1813) was an American soldier and explorer whose expedition in 1806 and 1807 mapped much of the southern portion of the Louisiana Purchase.


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· Zachary Taylor (U.S. President) · Zebulon Pike (explorer - Pikes Peak in Colorado)


Were kept by the spainards when Pike and his men were released from captivity?

When Zebulon Pike and his men were released from captivity by the Spanish in 1807, they were kept under guard during their time in New Mexico. The Spaniards were wary of Pike's intentions, as he had been exploring the region and gathering intelligence. Despite their initial suspicions, Pike and his men were treated relatively well before being escorted back to the United States. The experience highlighted the tense relations between the U.S. and Spain during that period.


What did pike report about west?

Zebulon Pike reported on the western regions of the United States during his exploration in the early 1800s. He provided detailed descriptions of the geography, including the Rocky Mountains, and noted the natural resources and potential for settlement. Pike's accounts also highlighted the challenges posed by harsh climates and indigenous populations. His observations contributed to the broader understanding of the western frontier and influenced future explorations and westward expansion.