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Which expedition was forced to portage around a stretch of the Missouri River in Great Falls, Montana?

  • The Columbus Expedition

  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition

  • The Mayflower Expedition

  • The Viking Expedition

Answer

The Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1805-1806 was forced to portage around a 10-mile stretch of the Missouri River in Great Falls, Montana to bypass the falls. This was a significant event in the city's history.
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