Edgate
The Intrusion of Strangers
How did Native Americans react to the arrival of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Here, learners review excerpts of journal entries that chronicle the arrival of the Corps of Discovery to the Shoshone and Blackfeet tribes. Your young...
Harvey Mudd College
Harvey Mudd College: Indians of the Great Basin
A series of lectures about the Indians of the Great Basin covering the archaeology of the area, the environment, tribes and tribal culture, as well as the history of the tribes after Contact. Hyperlinks to maps, drawings, and pictures.
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History of the Shoshoni Indians
Provides an interesting history of the Shoshoni Indians in the 1800s.
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Cabrillo College: Native People of North America: Great Basin Culture Area
Contains detailed information on the culture and history of the ancient people who lived in the Great Basin area, and also tells of their culture, religion, and way of life.
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Montana Kids: Sacagawea
This site provides a biography of a Shoshone Indian named Sacagawea, who became a valuable member of the celebrated Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Utah History to Go: The Northwestern Shoshone
Detailed nformation about the Northwestern Shoshone Indians from Utah. Provides in-depth details about their lifestyle and historical facts about the Bear River Massacre and Washakie Farm.
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Trail tribes.org: Northern Shoshone and Bannock
An excellent resource on the Northern Shoshone and Bannock tribes. It covers their modern and historical cultures, as well as their relationship with the United States during the days of European settlers. This site provides valuable...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Bear River Massacre
This resource provides a detailed explanation of the Bear River Massacre on the Idaho-Utah border.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
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+++++The Idaho Statesman: Sacajawea
A wonderfully written book of seven chapters on the life of Sacajawea. The chapters are supplemented by many pictures, as well as quotes from various Lemhi Shoshone individuals.
PBS
Pbs the West: Sacagawea
Part of a comprehensive site on the American West, this page explains Sacagawea's legendary role in the Lewis and Clark expedition.
PBS
Pbs: Shoshone Indians
PBS Provides an article on the Shoshone Indians and the Lewis and Clark expedition.
PBS
Lewis and Clark: Inside the Corps: Sacagawea
An overview of the life of Sacagawea, the only woman to travel with Lewis and Clark on the great journey to the west.
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Bonnie "Spirit Wind Walker" Butterfield: Sacagawea
This is a very detailed biography of Sacagawea, supplemented by numerous historical photos. It is written from the vantage point of a native person, unlike most accounts. It does discuss how women were abused in her Shoshone tribe, due...
Other
Saint Stephens Indian Mission Foundation: The Shoshone People
A short history of the Shoshone people from prior to contact with European explorers up to 1870.
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Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe: Homepage
Website from Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe provides information on the Tribe's government, current issues, news, events, and more.
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History's Women: Sacajawea, Shoshone Woman
Sacajawea was a Shoshone guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Her presence gave the expedition credibility with the native peoples, who were less apt to be suspicious of the group's motives when they saw Sacajawea with her baby,...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Sacagawea
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Sacagawea (1788-1812), the Native American guide and interpreter on the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Eastern Shoshone: Hide Painting of the Sun Dance
Painting on animal hides is a longstanding tradition of the Great Basin and Great Plains people of the United States. Painting, in tandem with oral traditions, functioned to record history.Cotsiogo, a member of the Eastern Shoshone...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Northern Shoshone and Bannock
Learn about the culture of the Northern Shoshone and Bannock Native American tribes. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...
US Mint
United States Mint: The Life of Sacagawea
Sacagawea played a critical role in the Lewis and Clark expedition, acting as their guide, diplomat, and expert in wilderness survival. Clark felt so indebted to her that he took on the responsibility of ensuring an education for her...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Wind River Indian Reservation
Peruse this brief summary of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming, home to Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Indians.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nevada History Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a follow up quiz to the Nevada History Flipchart. It is geared towards intermediate grades (3-5) and quizzes students on their comprehension of basic Nevada History. There are also some...