2006-12-29 13:52:51 · 7 answers · asked by Eclipse 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Contrary to a common romantic view, Sacagawea did not "guide Lewis and Clark across the continent." This contribution is an unfounded reconstruction of historian Grace Hebard who reconstructed Sacagawea's role as an icon for the turn of the century women's movement. Sacagawea did offer some geographical confirmation as the expedition was approaching the area where she had lived as a child. Sacagawea also instructed Lewis on which plants were edible/useful to the party, translated when they met the Shoshone (the original purpose for which she was brought along), and served as a passive goodwill ambassador. The presence of a woman and child with the group served as a signal that the expedition, while armed, was an essentially peaceful undertaking.
2006-12-29 14:00:04 · answer #1 · answered by Tony 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's on the gold coin. She was an Indian woman with a baby boy who led Lewis and Clark on their expidition. They wouldn't have gotten that far without her. She was very important.
2006-12-29 14:10:18 · answer #2 · answered by xxWannabeWriterxx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was a Native American who guided and set Lewis and Clark on their way.
2006-12-29 14:07:19 · answer #3 · answered by Travis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bit too long to post, there is a detailed answer at the site below.
2006-12-29 13:56:36 · answer #4 · answered by irish1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She lead part of the way and was an interpreter.
2006-12-29 14:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see the movie night in the museum and you will find out!
2006-12-29 14:55:42 · answer #6 · answered by Wild Honey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she was the one who showed them around
2006-12-29 13:55:25 · answer #7 · answered by So'sYerFace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋