Sacagawea

Sacagawea is my hero because she was very brave, could speak numerous languages, and helped Louis and Clark explore the United States of America. Without her, I would be living in Japan, or somewhere in Europe or Aisa.

Sacagawea and her first child

Sacagawea was a young Native American lady who helped explore the United States. She was born in the 1700’s, around 1790 to be more precise. Her Hidatsa name was “Tsikikawias,” meaning yellow woman. She was born into a tribe called the “Hidatsa,” but she was kidnapped, and was forced to live with another tribe. In the other tribe, she met her husband named “Toussaint Charbonneau.” At the age of 16, she was pregnant with her first child. On February 11 or 12th, 1805, her baby son was born with the name "Pomp," meaning 'First Child.'

On her way to an event, she bumped into a mysterious looking couple of strangers, known as Louis and Clark. Although they could not understand eachother at first, they still tried to communicate. Eventually, when they understood her, they all became good friends. As Louis and Clark were approaching Sacagawea’s village, they became frightened, because all of the villagers were staring. Sacagawea was leading them to her village to talk to her tribe and to ask her leader if she could help them. The people let Sacagawea help Louis and Clark, and she lead them to success.

Sacagawea

When Sacagawea and her tribe helped Louis and Clark, they went by boat and by land. They traveled for days, until they reached Fort Mandan, a little village for people who stay to get food and water and rest. On their journey, Sacagawea was able to understand Louis and Clark, and she included her people helping both of them talk to each other. On April 7, 1805, they left Fort Mandan and headed out on their mission. On August 15, 1805, Sacagawea shouted. She saw her old tribe! She was able to see her old friends again, friends she had not seen for many years.

Sacagawea

After visiting with her tribe, (her second tribe) Louis and Clark, along with Sacagawea's husband traveled down the river to complete their mission. They left Sacagawea visiting with her old friends. After Louis and Clark got the information they needed, the tribe went back for Sacagawea.

In March, 1806, Sacagawea decided to live at Fort Mandan, close to her old tribe's village, with her husband and son. Five years later, they sold their land to Louis and Clark, which is how Louis and Clark got a little of the land of the United Satates of America. As for Sacagawea, she stayed at Fort Mandan for the rest of her life with her amazing family, and I think she was as happy as she could be!