Chief Joseph
Son of a Nez Perce chief during the United States
westward expansion, Joseph was born at a time of many
disputes over land treaties, which led to years of injustice and
attacks from the American military. In 1871, Joseph became
chief and worked hard to keep his tribe from retaliating against
violence inflicted upon them. At one point, Chief Joseph negotiated
a deal with the federal government that would allow his tribe to remain
on their land; as was all too often the case in such situations, the
government reversed the agreement three years later and threatened
to attack if the tribe did not relocate to a reservation.
westward expansion, Joseph was born at a time of many
disputes over land treaties, which led to years of injustice and
attacks from the American military. In 1871, Joseph became
chief and worked hard to keep his tribe from retaliating against
violence inflicted upon them. At one point, Chief Joseph negotiated
a deal with the federal government that would allow his tribe to remain
on their land; as was all too often the case in such situations, the
government reversed the agreement three years later and threatened
to attack if the tribe did not relocate to a reservation.
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