Lesson 4 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPSacagawea and the Corps of Discovery
Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition. As a guide and interpreter, she helped the explorers navigate through unfamiliar territories and communicated with various Native American tribes. Her knowledge of the land and its resources, along with her ability to foster peaceful relations, proved invaluable to the Corps of Discovery, making her a significant figure in American history.
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Sacagawea was only about 16 years old during the expedition.
She gave birth to her son, Jean Baptiste, during the journey.
Her skills helped the expedition establish friendly relations with Native tribes.
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