History of the United States I / Unit 11 USH1 1506 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Sacagawea
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The idea
In the winter of eighteen oh four the corps met the trapper Toussaint Charbonneau, who joined as interpreter, bringing Sacagawea and their newborn son.
In practice
The anchor recording that she did not actually guide the party.
Where people slip
She was invaluable as interpreter and diplomat to the Shoshone, and her presence with an infant convinced many groups the party meant no harm.
Your place on the trail
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