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Sacagawea's birth
May 1788 Sacagawea was born in Lemhi County, Idaho. Daughter of Shoshone Chief. She was known for the Lewis and Clark Expedition. -
Sacagawea got Kidnapped
at the age of 12, Sacagawea was captured by Hidatsa Indians, an enemy of the Shoshones. She got sold to a French-Canadian trapper named Toussaint Charbonneau who made her one of his wives. She was kidnapped and forced to marry someone she didn't want to. -
lewis & clark expedition
The expedition sets off going upstream on the Missouri River. Her role was not just that of an interpreter but also was an assistant on the trail. Throughout the journey Sacagawea "served as a token of peace." -
Sacagawea goes to the pacific for the expedition
expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark entered the area. Often called the Corps of Discovery, the expedition planned to explore newly acquired western lands and find a route to the Pacific Ocean. The group built Fort Mandan, and elected to stay there for the winter. -
Gave birth to Jean babtiste
Sacagawea got pregnant. She was given the nickname of Janey by Clark. She delivered her son, Jean Baptiste. -
Sacagawea got hit by a boat
On May 14, 1805, the boat Sacagawea was riding in was hit by a high wind and nearly capsized. She recovered many important papers and supplies that would otherwise have been lost, and her calmness under duress earned the compliments of the captains. -
Sacagaweas daughter was born
Traveled with their son to St. Louis to see Clark. Pomp was left in Clarks care. Sacajawea gave birth to her second child, a daughter named Lisette. -
Sacagawea gets ill
after giving birth to a daughter, Lisette (or Lizette), Sacagawea’s health declined. By December, she was extremely ill with “putrid fever” (possibly typhoid fever). -
Sacagawea dies
Sacagawea couldn't make it through her sickness. She dies in December from her illness. -
Sacagawea transported horses
after five years of separation, Sacagawea and Cameahwait had an emotional reunion. Then, through their intepreting chain of the captains, Labiche, Charbonneau, and Sacagawea, the expedition was able to purchase the horses it needed.
