Sacagawea: A Journey Through History

The video explores the life of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Born in the late 1780s, she was kidnapped by the Hidatsa tribe and later became the wife of French-Canadian trader Toussaint Charbonneau. Despite being pregnant, she joined the expedition as an interpreter, contributing significantly by finding edible plants, saving supplies, and serving as a symbol of peace. Her reunion with her brother helped the expedition acquire horses. Sacagawea's legacy is honored through various tributes, including a U.S. dollar coin.

What tribe was Sacagawea originally a member of?

• Cherokee

• Mandan

• Shoshone

• Hidatsa

How did Sacagawea become associated with Charbonneau?

• By being purchased or won in a gamble

• By mutual agreement

• Through a peace treaty

• Through a family arrangement

What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• To map the eastern coast

• To establish trade routes with Canada

• To explore newly acquired western lands

• To find gold in the west

What was one of Sacagawea's key roles during the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• Cooking for the team

• Leading the expedition

• Serving as a symbol of peace

• Navigating the rivers

What significant event occurred when Sacagawea met a group of Shoshone Indians?

• She found her long-lost sister

• She decided to stay with them

• She discovered her brother was the leader

• She was captured again

What was Sacagawea's role in the acquisition of horses for the expedition?

• She negotiated the trade

• She provided the horses herself

• She facilitated the purchase through her brother

• She trained the horses

What hardships did Sacagawea face on the return journey?

• Severe drought

• Hostile encounters

• Illness and extreme weather

• Lack of navigation tools

What happened to Sacagawea's children after her death?

• They were adopted by another tribe

• They returned to the Shoshone

• They moved to Canada

• They were taken in by Clark

What was the outcome of Sacagawea's journey with the expedition?

• She went back to the Mandan settlement

• She returned to her tribe

• She settled in the Pacific Northwest

• She moved to Europe

What is one way Sacagawea has been honored in modern times?

• A U.S. dollar coin

• A national holiday

• A dedicated museum

• A statue in Washington D.C.