Sacagawea's Journey Through The Corps Of Discovery

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Many people have filled books with the vast knowledge of her accomplishments. Sacagawea was a strong woman that had many leadership and survival skills. When she was 15 or 16 she joined an expedition the would change her life. While on the 1 ½ year long journey she had helped lead and navigate through the wilderness not yet discovered. A quote from an article states, "She guided them and remembered helpful details about topography through the expedition." (McCoy 3). Through the beginning of her time on the Corps of Discovery, it is stated she was heavily pregnant. " On February 11, 1805, while at Fort Mandan, Sacagawea gave birth to a son. His name was Jean Baptiste (Pompey)." "Sacagawea not only survived but also cared for Pompey." Those