Sacagawea

Lewis and Clark Expedition was planned by Thomas Jefferson, in order to explore the unknown in the newly purchased Louisiana Territory, and also to find a water route across the continent. Along the way the group of men met a quiet native, named Sacagawea, whose impact would later have a large effect on the success of their important journey. In late October, The Corps of Discovery reached the Mandan Indian Villages in what is now known as North Dakota, where they built a fort and spent the winter

“Much of Sacagawea’s life is a mystery.” (“Sacagawea Biography”) Sacagawea, the daughter of the Shoshone chief, was an important member of the Shoshone tribe. “Sacagawea was a Shoshone interpreter best known for serving as a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition into the American West—and for being the only woman on the famous excursion.” (“Sacagawea Biography”) “The spelling of her name and the dates of her birth and death are subjects of dispute among historians.” (Perkins) Without history

shape the United States. However, there are very few women who have also helped shape the United States. Sacagawea was one of those women. When President Thomas Jefferson tasked Lewis and Clark to lead an expedition into the west, it was Sacagawea that contributed the most to their mission. Without her contributions, expansion throughout America would have been much more difficult. Sacagawea provided invaluable help to Lewis and Clark’s expedition by using her knowledge of the land and local tribes

Sacagawea biography Introduction Did you know Sacagawea was a member of the Lewis and Clark Corps Discovery Expedition? Sacagawea was from the Shoshone Tribe , she was a famous explorer. She lived a very interesting life. As a child , she was captured by an enemy tribe called the Hidatsa Tribe. Since then , she was a slave for 2 years. As an adult , she was bought by Toussaint Charbonneau. She later on joined the Lewis and Clark Corps Discovery Expedition. Which she helped interpret with other Shoshone

Sacagawea and The expedition Sacagawea was a lady who was brave, and wasn’t scared to sacrifice her life to save other people from the expedition. She was a lady who was strong, and was a leader. First, Sacagawea shielded Lewis, and Clark during the time of the expedition. It says in paragraph four that “Sacagawea became an invaluable part of the expedition”. Sacagawea knowledge and courage saved a lot of lives that day on the day of the expedition. Lewis and Clark needed her help a lot

Sacagawea was a definite essential to the Lewis and Clark expedition success. Lewis and Clark were the first people to cross the western portion of America. Sacagawea was an invaluable member during the expedition. People will say Sacagawea isn’t as important as people say she is. I agree that Sacagawea was an important part of the expedition. First, Sacagawea protected Lewis and Clark during the expedition. The passage states, “They recruited a interpreter named Toussaint Charbonneau, who brought

Sacagawea was a normal girl. She was playing with friends until she got kidnapped. It made life hard. But she did something amazing! In May 1788 in Lemhi County, Idaho Sacagawea was born. She had a mom,dad and brother. When she was Twelve she got kidnapped, So she didn't really have an Education because of her being a slave for a man who later on forced her to marry him to be his 2nd wife. She didn't like being his wife because he left some other girls behind so that he could have her. Later

The Life of Sacagawea Believe it or not slavery was a problem even for Indians. Many Indians were captured and sold into slavery, Indians such as Sacagawea who was born in 1788 (Timeline). Unfortunately, Sacagawea was captured at a young age and was forced into slavery. We know her as the young, brave woman who traveled with Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the West. She is also recognized on the one dollar coin for her amazing adventure with the discoverers (Hoose 130). There is much to be

Period Sacagawea once said, “ Amazing the things you find when you bother to search for them.” Sacagawea is one of the most well known American Indians. She overcame many obstacles to become the woman we learn about today. She is a leader, caregiver, mother, and many more things. Through her struggles Sacagawea still left her mark on the world, with many achievements, and interesting life facts. Sacagawea was born in 1788, in Lemhi County, Idaho that’s when it all began. Historians disagree on the

Sacagawea was A near-legendary figure in the history of the American West, and I believe that without Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark wouldn’t be able to have any life skills on survival. She also Proved women can do anything, Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark with their survival skills and translation. Sacagawea, The daughter of a Shoshone chief, was born in 1790 and had a huge role on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, When she was ten, Sacagawea was kidnapped by the Hidatsa. Taken back to their village