Ken Burns Directions: Your goal is to learn as much as you can about the role of Sacagawea and her contributions as she traveled with Lewis and Clark on their exploration of the West. Using Internet sites, videos, library resources, and PBS LearningMedia resources to complete the following fact sheet.
1. Describe at least five ways that Sacagawea assisted Lewis and Clark on the journey. Explain why each of these was important.
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2. Describe at least three risks Sacagawea took in order to be a member of the expedition.
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3. After reading about Sacagawea, explain why you think she was willing to take these risks and travel with Lewis and Clark. Write a paragraph that explains your answer.
4. There are several “myths” about what Sacagawea contributed to the expedition. Describe at least two of these myths below.
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5. Locate the following facts about Sacagawea. Record the answers to each question below.
A. How old was she when she began the expedition with Lewis and Clark?
B. What was Sacagawea’s marital status at the time of the trip?
C. What other family members made the trip with Sacagawea?
D. What languages did Sacagawea speak and understand?
E. What tribe was Sacagawea originally from?
F. What were the circumstances that caused Sacagawea to be separated from her tribe?
G. What happened to Sacagawea after the expedition ended?
H. What privileges did Sacagawea enjoy on the expedition that she was not allowed to have before or after the expedition?
6. In the space below, record any other interesting facts or information that you learned about Sacagawea in your research.
