The true story of Sacajawea - Karen Mensing
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In the early 19th century, a young Agaidika teenager named Sacajawea was enlisted by explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to aid her husband Toussaint Charbonneau as a guide to the Western United States. Karen Mensing debunks some of the myths that surround the familiar image of the heroic woman with a baby strapped to her back and a vast knowledge of the American wilderness.
Sacajawea faced a great amount of hardship during her short life yet remained positive and hardworking. It is unlikely she even realized her tremendous significance in Lewis and Clark’s journey.Where do you think Sacajawea gleaned such motivation? Under similar circumstances, do you think you would remain cheerful and continue to work hard? Why or why not?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Karen Mensing
- Director Darcy Vorhees
- Artist Tom Beuerlein, Marissa Hutchins, Sarah Johnson, Stephen Brooks
- Narrator Jim Sharpe
