Asked by William Themailman on May 08, 2024

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Sacajawea was

A) an elderly Indian woman whom Lewis and Clark enslaved during their journey.
B) born to a French-Canadian fur trapper and his native wife during Lewis and Clark's journey.
C) a guide and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expedition.
D) the only member of the Lewis and Clark expedition to return safely to St. Louis.
E) the young Shoshone woman whom William Clark married during his winter in North Dakota.

Sacajawea

A Lemhi Shoshone woman who is known for her help to the Lewis and Clark Expedition in achieving their chartered mission objectives by exploring the Louisiana Territory.

Shoshone

A Native American tribe originally from the western United States, known for their cultural richness and history of resistance.

  • Learn about key figures and their roles during the period, including Sacajawea and Tecumseh.
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Larginda BinakuMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sacajawea, a young Shoshone woman, played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition as a guide and interpreter, helping the team navigate through the territories and communicate with Native American tribes.