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Kidnapped
The exact date is unknown, but in 1800 there was a conflict between the Hidatsas and Sacagawea's tribe. Her and other young women were captured. They sold Sacagawea to Toussaint Charbonneau, who made her one of his wives. -
Meeting Louis and Clark
Lewis and Clark met Charbonneau and hired him as their Hidatsa interpreter. They also brought Sacagawea because she spoke the Shoshone language. Sacagawea was pregnant. -
Pompy
Sacagawea gave birth to a baby boy. She named it Jean Babtiste (Pompy). The birth was assisted by Lewis. -
The Beginning
The expedition left Fort Mandan, Sacagawea, with 55 day old Jean Babtiste in her arms. She went on the journey that would cover 5,000 miles and last 16 months. Sacagawea started sharing her knowledge of local food. -
Sickness
Sacagawea became sick for seven days. Lewis and Clark tended to her recovery. They gave her sulphur water from a nearby spring. -
Shoshone lands
The expedition arrived at the Shoshone lands. Sacagawea recognized her brother, Chief Cameahwait. She also recognized a woman who had been taken prisoner with her. -
Return Home
Sacagawea and Charbonneau arrived home in the Mandan village on the upper Missouri River. Charbonneau was paid $533.33 and 320 acres of land for interpreting. Sacagawea got nothing. -
A Letter
In a letter to Charbonneau, Clark offered to raise their son as his own. He also offered to give him an education. -
Lizette
Sacagawea gave birth to her second baby. It was a girl. They named her Lizette. -
Adoption
The date is unknown but in 1813, Clark signed adoption papers. Lizette and Jean Babtiste were now his.
