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What was the name of the fort where Lewis and Clark spent their second winter?

  • Fort Clatsop

  • Fort Union

  • Fort Jefferson

  • Fort Mandan

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Fort Mandan, located in present-day North Dakota, was where Lewis and Clark spent their second winter during the expedition. They built the fort in 1804 and stayed there until April 1805, when they continued their journey westward.
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