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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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With which tribe was Sacajawea living when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Sacajawea was living with the Shoshone tribe when she joined the Lewis and Clark expedition.


What was a roll of Sacajawea in the Lewis and Clark expedition?

Sacajawea served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition, helping them communicate with Native American tribes and navigate the western wilderness. She also played a crucial role in facilitating trade and securing necessary supplies for the expedition.


How did Lewis and clark meet sacajewea?

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.


What role did Sacajawea play in the Lewis and clark expodition?

Sacajawea served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition, helping them communicate with various Native American tribes and navigate through unfamiliar territories. She also played a critical role in establishing peaceful relations with the tribes they encountered along the way.


Who went to the expedition with Lewis and clark?

The Lewis and Clark expedition was joined by approximately 30 individuals, including Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Sacagawea, and her husband Toussaint Charbonneau, as well as other explorers, soldiers, and interpreters. They embarked on this expedition to explore the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.