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May 1788 Sacagawea was born in Lemhi County, Idaho. Daughter of Shoshone Chief. She was known for the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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at the age of 12, Sacagawea was captured by Hidatsa Indians, an enemy of the Shoshones. She got sold to a French-Canadian trapper named Toussaint Charbonneau who made her one of his wives. She was kidnapped and forced to marry someone she didn't want to.
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The expedition sets off going upstream on the Missouri River. Her role was not just that of an interpreter but also was an assistant on the trail. Throughout the journey Sacagawea "served as a token of peace."
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expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark entered the area. Often called the Corps of Discovery, the expedition planned to explore newly acquired western lands and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The group built Fort Mandan, and elected to stay there for the winter.
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Sacagawea got pregnant. She was given the nickname of Janey by Clark. She delivered her son, Jean Baptiste.
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On May 14, 1805, the boat Sacagawea was riding in was hit by a high wind and nearly capsized. She recovered many important papers and supplies that would otherwise have been lost, and her calmness under duress earned the compliments of the captains.
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Traveled with their son to St. Louis to see Clark. Pomp was left in Clarks care. Sacajawea gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Lisette.
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after giving birth to a daughter, Lisette (or Lizette), Sacagawea’s health declined. By December, she was extremely ill with “putrid fever” (possibly typhoid fever).
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Sacagawea couldn't make it through her sickness. She dies in December from her illness.
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after five years of separation, Sacagawea and Cameahwait had an emotional reunion. Then, through their intepreting chain of the captains, Labiche, Charbonneau, and Sacagawea, the expedition was able to purchase the horses it needed.
