The Retreat

Why did Chief Joseph agree to move to a smaller reservation?

• the homes were nicer

• he was offered money

• to protect his people and have peace

Why did Chief Joseph surrender?

• to get better land

• tired of fighting

• he wanted to become famous

Why did white settlers arrive on Nez Perce land?

• gold was discovered

• the land was nicer

• the weather was better

The Nez Perce were happy they were told to leave their reservation. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE

• true

• false

Why were Chief Joseph and his people leaving for Canada?

• there was more buffalo

• they wanted to live in cold weather

• escaping from the American Army

What is a reservation?

• land for American Indians to live

• a hotel

• land to protect animals

• land where gold had been found