Sacagawea and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

The video explores the life of Sacagawea, a Shoshone Indian woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Born in the late 1700s, she was captured by Hadassah Indians and later married a French trader. Sacagawea joined the Lewis and Clark expedition as a translator and contributed significantly by saving important documents during a storm and helping the explorers navigate through Shoshone territory. Her legacy is honored with a US dollar coin and a postal stamp. The video also provides a timeline of key events in her life.

What tribe was Sacagawea originally from?

• Navajo

• Shoshone

• Sioux

• Cherokee

Who did Sacagawea marry at the age of 16?

• Meriwether Lewis

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Clark

• Toussaint Charbonneau

What role did Sacagawea play in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Translator

• Navigator

• Guide

• Cook

During a storm, what did Sacagawea save from being lost?

• Food supplies

• Clothing

• Maps and notebooks

• Weapons

Which river did Sacagawea help the expedition reach?

• Colorado River

• Yellowstone River

• Columbia River

• Mississippi River

What did Sacagawea help the expedition acquire from the Shoshone?

• Food

• Weapons

• Horses

• Maps

In what year was Sacagawea honored with a US dollar coin?

• 2000

• 2010

• 1994

• 1988

What is the significance of Fort Clatsop in the expedition?

• It was the final destination of the journey.

• It was the starting point of the journey.

• It was where Sacagawea was born.

• It was the winter camp for the expedition.

Which Native American tribe did Sacagawea help the expedition communicate with?

• Iroquois

• Nez Perce

• Apache

• Cherokee

What year did Sacagawea and Charbonneau move to South Dakota?

• 1820

• 1799

• 1811

• 1806