Lesson 12 of 84 · Biographies
⭐ 30 XPSacagawea: Guide of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Sacagawea was a brave Native American woman who helped explorers Lewis and Clark on their journey.
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Sacagawea was a brave Native American woman who helped explorers Lewis and Clark on their journey. She knew the land and helped them find food and safe paths. Sacagawea showed everyone how important it is to work together and share knowledge, which helped the explorers succeed in their mission.
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Sacagawea was born around 1788.
She guided Lewis and Clark in 1805.
Sacagawea helped find food and translate.
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1 of 2Who did Sacagawea help on their journey?
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