Sakakawea: A Tale of Resilience and Adventure

Where was Sakakawea born?

• Wyoming

• Oregon

• Idaho

• Montana

At what age did tragedy strike Sakakawea's family and fellow tribespeople?

• 15 or 16

• 13 or 14

• 11 or 12

• 8 or 9

What was the name of the French Trapper who acquired Sakakawea from the Hidatsa?

• William Clark

• John Smith

• Meriwether Lewis

• Toussaint Charbonneau

What was the ultimate goal of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find a new route to Asia

• To reach the Pacific Ocean

• To reach the Atlantic Ocean

• To establish a fur trading post

Where did the Corps of Discovery spend the winter of 1805 to 1806?

• Fort Astoria

• Fort Mandan

• Fort Clatsop

• Fort Montana

What was the name of Sakakawea's daughter?

• Sacagawea Jr.

• Jane

• Lisette

• Mary

What was the cause of Sakakawea's illness and eventual death?

• Typhus

• Malaria

• Smallpox

• Yellow fever

At what age did Sakakawea pass away?

• 20

• 25

• 35

• 30

What is Sakakawea's legacy known for?

• Selfishness

• Cowardice

• Resilience

• Dishonesty

What was the main purpose of President Jefferson's vision for the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• To find gold and silver

• To establish a new country

• To unravel the mysteries of the West

• To conquer Native American tribes