Lesson 36 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPSacagawea and the Corps of Discovery
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark during their expedition.
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Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark during their expedition. Kidnapped as a child, she later reunited with her family in the West and was instrumental in helping the expedition navigate through the Rocky Mountains. Her knowledge of the land and relationships with Native tribes helped ensure the success of the journey. Sacagawea's contributions highlight the importance of Indigenous peoples in American history and their role in shaping the nation.
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Sacagawea served as a guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark.
She was kidnapped as a child and later reunited with her family.
Her knowledge helped the expedition navigate the Rocky Mountains.
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