The Nez Perce last stand | Chief Joseph (Part 2)

The transcript details the Nez Perce's journey and battles as they attempt to escape U.S. military forces led by General Howard. After crossing the Salmon River, they face attacks at Clearwater River and Big Hole. Despite initial success in evading capture, they are eventually forced to surrender. Chief Joseph's famous speech marks the end of their resistance. The Nez Perce are relocated to Oklahoma, but public sentiment eventually allows their return to the Northwest.

What role did Chief Joseph play during the initial evasion of the U.S. Army?

• He protected the non-combatants.

• He led the warriors in battle.

• He scouted ahead for safe passage.

• He negotiated peace with the army.

What was the outcome of the battle at the Clearwater River?

• The Nez Perce were captured.

• The Nez Perce escaped with minimal losses.

• The U.S. Army suffered no casualties.

• Chief Joseph was killed.

How did the Nez Perce plan to move through the Bitterroot Valley?

• By avoiding all contact with settlers.

• By moving peacefully and paying for supplies.

• By attacking the settlements.

• By disguising themselves as settlers.

What was the result of Colonel Gibbon's attack on the Nez Perce?

• The Nez Perce surrendered immediately.

• Colonel Gibbon was captured.

• The Nez Perce managed to escape despite heavy losses.

• The Nez Perce were completely defeated.

What challenges did the Nez Perce face during their flight towards Canada?

• They faced exhaustion and loss of horses.

• They were well-supplied and rested.

• They received aid from the U.S. Army.

• They encountered no resistance.

What was the significance of the Bear Paw Mountains confrontation?

• It resulted in a peace treaty.

• It was a decisive victory for the Nez Perce.

• It marked the beginning of the Nez Perce's journey.

• It was the final confrontation leading to Chief Joseph's surrender.

What did Chief Joseph decide at the Bear Paw Mountains?

• To retreat further into the mountains.

• To negotiate a new treaty.

• To surrender due to the suffering of his people.

• To continue fighting indefinitely.

What promise was made to the Nez Perce upon their surrender?

• They would be granted independence.

• They would be given new lands in Canada.

• They would be allowed to return to their homeland immediately.

• They would be taken to the Lapway reservation.

What happened to the Nez Perce after their surrender?

• They were allowed to live independently.

• They were given new lands in the Northwest.

• They were relocated to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma.

• They were immediately returned to their homeland.

What was the ultimate fate of Chief Joseph?

• He returned to the Walawa Valley.

• He died in 1904, reportedly from a broken heart.

• He was executed by the U.S. Army.

• He became a U.S. Army officer.