Problems of sacagawea

The many hardships faced by a young Shoshone woman plays a significant part in the discovery of what we call America. Unfortunately, much of this was not realized until long after her death. The problems and frustrations Sacagawea had endured all through her life only contributed to her courage and strength, this was proven many times on the expedition of Lewis and Clark. She was born approximately in 1788, into an Indian village of the Shoshone …

…putrid fever. However, Sacagawea’s story does not end there. Only to add more confusion onto her name, an old woman claiming to be Sacagawea died at age 100 in a Shoshone reservation. However, because of the birth records of this woman her identity was proven false. Sadly, many historians and history books portray this woman to be Sacagawea. A monument was erected at the burial site of this woman as well, and remains there today.