Was one of the goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition A. to build new cities in the Great Plains B. to find a water route to the Pacific C. to convert Native Americans to Christianity D. to make?

One of the primary goals of the Lewis and Clark expedition was B. to find a water route to the Pacific. The expedition aimed to explore the newly acquired western territory of the United States and identify a navigable route for trade and transportation. While interactions with Native Americans were part of their journey, the focus was not specifically on conversion to Christianity or building cities.