What is the significance of the ‘Cumberland Gap’ in American history and its relation to westward expansion?

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A) It served as a key passage for settlers moving westward into Kentucky and Tennessee.

B) It was the site of a major Revolutionary War battle that halted westward migration.

C) It was the first national park established in the United States to protect the wilderness.

D) It was primarily used as a trading route between Native American tribes.

Quiz: What is the significance of the ‘Cumberland Gap’ in American