Was Sacagawea a warrior?
Was Sacagawea a warrior? Sacagawea belonged to the Shoshone tribe. In 1800, when she was 12 years old, Hidatsa warriors raided her tribe and captured many young people, including Sacagawea. Why was Sacagawea so important to the expedition? Further, Sacagawea was valuable to the expedition because her presence signified peace and trustworthiness. A group of men traveling with a woman and her baby appeared less menacing than an all-male group, which could be mistaken for a war party. Sacagawea and her baby helped those they encountered feel it was safe to befriend the newcomers. What did Sacagawea do as a...