Which former participant of the lewis and clark expedition became an american trader who married an osage woman, developing strong alliances with her tribe? a. jean pierre chouteau b. nathaniel pryor c. joseph bogy d. william becknell

the answer to your question is A.Jean Pierre Chouteau.

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The correct answer is A. The former participant of the Lewis and Clark expedition that became an American trader who married an Osage woman, developing strong alliances with her tribe, was Jean Pierre Chouteau.

Explanation:

Jean Pierre Chouteau was an American explorer, merchant and politician from Louisiana. After marrying an Osage woman, he and his brother obtained the monopoly of rights over fur trade with his woman's tribe, thus becoming an important fur trader in the city of New Orleans.

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