One of the purposes of the Lewis and Clark expedition was to
A) build military outposts to serve as trading centers with the Native American tribes.
B) bring Protestantism to the Native Americans.
C) drive the Spanish out of Oregon.
D) establish official relations with Native American tribes.

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The Lewis and Clark expedition, commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson after the Louisiana Purchase, aimed to explore the newly acquired territory, map it, and establish trade and diplomatic relations with Native American tribes. Establishing official relations with Native American tribes was a key objective, as the expedition sought to document the resources and geography of the west and open channels for trade and communication.

One of the Purposes of the Lewis and Clark Expedition