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Sacajawea's Role In The Lewis And Clark Expedition
Sacajawea was a key figure in the Lewis and Clark expedition for these many reasons. Sacajawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who helped Lewis and Clark during their expedition. While doing this she also carried a newborn baby on her back the entire expedition. She made an impact on this expedition because without her Lewis and Clark would have probably not made it to the Pacific. Her main role during this expedition was to guide Lewis and Clark all around the newly purchased Louisiana Territory. She also taught them how to survive in the wild. She taught them how to dig out roots and got them horses when they needed them. When the explorers were hungry, she found food. When they meet Indians along the way, she was the translator. This is why Sacajawea

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