Sacagawea on the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Published on Dec 09, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SACAGAWEA'S BACKGROUND
- Sacagawea was born in 1788 and died in 1812.
- She went through the mountains to the Pacific Ocean and back on her quest.
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- Was an interpreter on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Was great at food gathering.
SACAGEWEA'S EARLY LIFE
- Raised by a Shoeshone Chief.
- She was glumly kidnapped by an enemy tribe around the age of 12. (Hidatsa tribe)
Sacagawea's Family Life
Although Sacagawea lived a short life she was able to have a happy family!
HER FAMILY
- Was bought into marriage by Toussait Charbonnea.
- Had two children, Jean and Listte Bapiste.
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HER HUSBAND
- Was a French Canadian traper.
- Spoke fluent French and Hidatsa.
SACAGAWEA'S NEW CHAPTER
- Sacagawea and her husband were invited to go on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- She became pregnant with her first child; Jean Bapiste.
What is the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
The Lewis and Clark Expedition is...
- In 1803 America had just bought a large piece of land from France. (The Louisiana Purchase)
- President Thomas Jefferson asked the duo to find a water way across the U.S. to the Pacific Ocean.
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WHO IS WILLIAM CLARK
- William Clark lived from 1770 - 1838.
- Was a brave co-leader of the "Corps of Doscovery".
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- He was born and raised by a plantation family in Virginia.
- Also he was the youngest of six sons
THEIR TRAVELS
- In the winter they often stayed somewhere until it was safe to travel.
WHY SHE MIGHT HAVE GONE ON THE EXPEDITION
- Sacagawea might have wanted to be reunited with her tribe.
- She might have been wanting to start a new chapter in her life.
WITHOUT SACAGAWEA...
- Lewis and Clark would have never been able to buy horses by the Hidatsa. (This is very important for traveling)
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- Sacagawea saved documents and maps when boats capsized.
- She brought a friendship to the English and Native Americans.
Why We Look Up to Sacagawea
Sacagawea was a very clam person. She was even nine months pregnant on the expedition. Sacagawea gave a friendship between the English and Native Americans. The Native Americans stopped hiding and the English stopped the fight. Sacagawea surely brought peace to the new country. She brought acceptance to the new world.
SACAGAWEA'S FUTURE COMES TO AN END
- Sadly Sacagawea died at a very young age.
- Luckily William Clark adopted her two children.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Biography.com
- History.com
- www.pbs.org
- Native American Biographies Sacagawea Westward with Lewis and Clark ( by Alana J. White)
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