USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THOMAS JEFFERSON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Shoshone helped the exploration of the Louisiana Territory continue by interpreting and getting horses?
A
Mrs. VandeSchraaf
B
Sacagawea
C
Savannah
D
Samantha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Biography: Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who assisted explorers Lewis and Clark as an interpreter and guide on their exploration of the west.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who accompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition in 1804-06.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acting as an interpreter and guide, Sacagawea contributed significantly to the success of the journey. In November 1804, Sacagawea’s husband, Toussaint Charbonneau, was hired by Lewis and Clark to assist them and the Corps of Discovery as they explored the Louisiana Purchase.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: When Sacagawea met the Shoshone tribe in 1805 she became reunited with her tribe. At this point, her brother was the chief of the tribe and the Shoshone helped the expedition cross the treacherous Rocky Mountains. This was a major step forward in reaching the Pacific Ocean.

Detailed explanation-5: -Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–06) was a U.S. military expedition, led by Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark, to explore the Louisiana Purchase and the Pacific Northwest. The expedition was a major chapter in the history of American exploration.

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