Lesson 68 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPSacagawea and the Corps of Discovery
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played an integral role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and translator.
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Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played an integral role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and translator. Captured by the Hidatsa when she was a young girl, she was later married to fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau, who was commissioned to accompany Lewis and Clark. Sacagawea's knowledge of the land and her ability to communicate with various Native American tribes proved invaluable to the exploration team. Her contributions helped ensure the success of the expedition, as she facilitated peaceful interactions and provided essential knowledge about local geography and resources.
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Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman and an important guide for the expedition.
She was married to Toussaint Charbonneau, a member of the expedition.
Her knowledge helped facilitate interactions with Native American tribes.
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