Exploring Chief Joseph's Speech

What should students do in Panel 1?

• Summarize Chief Joseph's message

• Choose important themes

• Brief history of Nez Perce

• Explain relevance to today

What is the task for Panel 2?

• Choose important themes

• Summarize Chief Joseph's message

• Explain relevance to today

• Discuss environmental justice

What should be done in Panel 3?

• Choose 3 important themes

• Explain relevance to today

• Brief history of Nez Perce

• Summarize Chief Joseph's message

What is the task for Panel 5?

• Choose important themes

• Explain how the Chief’s message is relevant to today

• Brief history of Nez Perce

• Summarize Chief Joseph's message

What year did explorers Lewis and Clark arrive in Nez Perce country?

• 1805

• 1857

• 1860

• 1873

In what year was gold discovered on Nez Perce land at Pierce?

• 1805

• 1857

• 1860

• 1873

What action did President Grant take in 1875?

• Rescinded his 1873 executive order

• Signed a treaty

• Ordered Nez Perce to move to a reservation

• Discovered gold

In what year were the Nez Perce ordered to move onto a reservation in Idaho?

• 1805

• 1857

• 1877

• 1863

What is one example of a current issue that can be tied to Chief Joseph's message?

• Gold discovery

• Environmental justice

• Treaty negotiation

• Executive orders

During which months in 1877 did the Nez Perce fight and flee across the Rocky Mountains?

• January - March

• May - October

• June - December

• March - August