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they met Sacajawea while passing through an Indian village. she had a husband who was a trapper. Lewis and clark hired them to help on the journey

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Lewis and Clark met Sacagawea in November 1804 while staying at Fort Mandan in what is now North Dakota. She was the wife of French-Canadian trader Toussaint Charbonneau and was hired as an interpreter for the expedition due to her knowledge of the Shoshone language and the region.

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What year did Sacajewea lead Lewis and Clark?

When Lewis and Clark wintered at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota, there they met Sacagawea and her husband in 1804. Toussaint Charbonneau was interviewed to interpret Hidatsa for the Lewis and Clark expedition, but Lewis and Clark (esp. Clark) were not overly impressed with him. However, Sacagawea his wife spoke Shoshone and Hidatsa, so they hired Charbonneau on November 4, and he and Sacagawea moved into Fort Mandan a week later. Sacagawea was 16 or 17 at this time.


Did Lewis and Clark meet any new people on their journey?

Yes, Lewis and Clark encountered several Native American tribes during their journey, such as the Mandan, Shoshone, Nez Perce, and Chinook. They also came into contact with various indigenous peoples who had not previously encountered European Americans.


Is there a Lewis and Clark monument?

Yes, there are several monuments and statues dedicated to Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the leaders of the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition. One notable monument is the Lewis and Clark Monument in St. Charles, Missouri, which marks the starting point of their journey.


Who led the Lewis and Clark expedition Lewis or Clark?

The Lewis and Clark expedition was led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. They were both co-captains of the expedition, which aimed to explore and map the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.


What day did Lewis and clark meet sacaguwea?

When Lewis and Clark wintered at the present site of Bismarck, North Dakota, there they met Sacagawea and her husband in 1804. Toussaint Charbonneau was interviewed to interpret Hidatsa for the Lewis and Clark expedition, but Lewis and Clark (esp. Clark) were not overly impressed with him. However, Sacagawea his wife spoke Shoshone and Hidatsa, so they hired Charbonneau on November 4,1804 and he and Sacagawea moved into Fort Mandan a week later. Sacagawea was 16 or 17 at this time.

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Wasn't the girls name that was with Lewis and Clark Sacajewea?

yeah


Individual people that guided Lewis and Clark west?

Sacajewea.


What is sacajewea famous for?

Helping lewis and clark explore the world


What did Sacajewea do?

She helped during the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and interpreter.


Is sacajewea an adverb?

No, Sacajawea is not an adverb. Sacajawea was a Shoshone woman who played a key role in the Lewis and Clark expedition as an interpreter and guide.


Why did Lewis and Clark slit up on their expedition?

Lewis and Clark needed to find the Shoshone Indians, Sacajewea's tribe, in order to get horses and shelter. By splitting up, they could find them faster.


Did Sacajewea help Columbus?

no, Sacajawea helped out Lewis and Clark, which was like 100 or so years after America was discovered.


How old was Sacajewea when she met with Lewis and Clark?

She was about 16, and pregnant with her first child. Her son, 'Pompey' was born on the trip...


What is the name of the native American that helped Lewis and clark?

The Native American who assisted Lewis and Clark on their expedition was Sacagawea. She served as an interpreter, guide, and provided valuable knowledge of the local terrain and resources.


What kind of people did Lewis and Clark meet?

Lewis and Clark met indians


What was Sacajewea's baby's name?

If you are referring to the baby she is carrying on the gold coin, his name is Pomp. His traveled with Sacagewea and Lewis and Clark on their expeditions.


How did Meriwether Lewis and William Clark meet?

Lewis&Clark met while in the army.