Which Native American woman assisted the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• A. Sacagawea
• B. Squanto
• C. Pocahontas
• D. Raven

Answer: (A)

This question tests recognizing who joined the Lewis and Clark expedition and how she helped them, focusing on Sacagawea’s role as interpreter and guide. Sacagawea was a Shoshone woman who traveled with the corps of discovery, bringing her husband and infant son. Her presence helped ease interactions with Native tribes they met, she served as a translator between the expedition and tribal leaders, and she aided in navigating difficult terrain and securing horses from the Shoshone to cross the Rockies. Her knowledge of local plants and geography also aided survival along the way.

The other names come from different times and roles: Squanto helped the Plymouth settlers, Pocahontas is associated with the Jamestown colony, and Raven is a figure from Northwest Coast mythology rather than a historical participant in the Lewis and Clark journey. Thus, Sacagawea is the person who best fits the description in this question.