Chief Joseph
Part 1 Pages 5 - 17
Which Native American tribe did Joseph belong to?
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Where did Joseph's tribe live?
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What kind of fish did the tribe like to catch and store for winter?
| a. They liked to catch salmon. |
| b. They liked to catch catfish. |
| c. They liked to catch bass. |
| d. They liked to catch trout. |
How did Joseph's father Chief Tu-eka-kas feel about the white man?
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What happened to Walla Walla in 1855?
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How did Chief Tu-eka-kas feel about the soldiers offer?
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How did the soldiers and Indians get along after the meeting?
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| When did Joseph's father die? |
| a. He died in 1891. |
| b. He died in 1871. |
| c. He died in 1881. |
| d. He died in 1901. |
What happened in 1871 when old Tu-eka-kas died?
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What did all but five bands of the Nez Perce do?
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How long did General Howard give the Nez Perce Indians to get off their land?
| a. He gave them six weeks. |
| b. He gave them thirty days. |
| c. He gave them two weeks. |
| d. He gave them sixty days. |
What did Chief Joseph decide to do?
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What did the Indians do during the 30 days?
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What happened as the cattle crossed the river?
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While Joseph was away gathering the cattle what did three of his
warriors do?
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