She was the primary guide and translator for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Also the fact that she was pregnant initially then later had her young child with her significantly reduced the chances of being attacked by the various native tribes the expedition encountered, as war parties did not travel with women and children.
because she had a big part in helping Lewis and Clark on there expedition
She is on it because of how she helped Lewis and Clark find what they did we wanted to honor her by making statues of her and putting her on the coin.
Sacajawea's son was named Jean Baptiste Charbonneau in honor of Jean Baptiste, a name that reflects the French influence in the region and the cultural connection of the Lewis and Clark expedition. His father, Toussaint Charbonneau, was a French-Canadian fur trader, which influenced the choice of the French name. Additionally, the name Jean Baptiste has religious significance, as it refers to Saint John the Baptist. Sacajawea and her husband chose the name to honor their cultural heritage and the significance of the expedition.
yes Sacajawea does have family
Sacajawea is on the one dollar coin
Sacajawea had one child
Sacajawea's husband died by smallpox.
Sacajawea tribe was called the ShoshoneShoshone
how to make a sacajawea outfit at home
Sacajawea only spoke in sign language
Sacajawea has 1 brother and he is chief of shoshone.
Sacajawea Hotel was created in 1882.