Many had very little money when they left the West.

Deserts helped pioneers on the journey.

Rivers, lakes and The Great Plains were all physical gateways the pioneers used.

Many died from diseases.

She helped them translate the Shoshone language into Hidatsa.

She carried twins on her back along the journey.

She spoke English to the settlers

She became the first women to speak different languages

Sickness and injuries were common.

They had to hunt for shelter

They had enough food and water to survive

The Corps of Discovery had brought along food and supplies

They need to find translators

They had access to water routes

New land was to be explored

It allowed foreign countries to easily enter the shipping route

100

120

Over 1,000

400

Blackfoot

Choctaw

Hidatsa

Seminole