Lesson 68 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPSacagawea and the Corps of Discovery
Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played a pivotal role as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman, played a pivotal role as a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition. She joined the expedition in 1805 and provided crucial assistance, helping the explorers navigate through unfamiliar territories and communicate with various Native American tribes. Sacagawea's knowledge of the land and languages proved invaluable, allowing the expedition to gather essential information about the geography and resources of the West. Her contributions highlight the significant yet often overlooked roles that women and Indigenous peoples played in American history.
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Sacagawea joined the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1805.
She served as a guide and interpreter.
Her contributions were essential for navigating the West.
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