One of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to
A) foster trade relations with Indians in the trans-Mississippi West.
B) challenge Spanish claims in the Southwest.
C) establish a permanent American settlement on the Pacific coast.
D) establish American military posts throughout the Louisiana Purchase territory.

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One of the primary goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to explore and survey the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase, including the trans-Mississippi West. They interacted with numerous Indian tribes along the way, with the goal of establishing peaceful trade relations and learning more about the Native peoples of the region.

One of the Goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition