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Where was Chief Ouray born?
Taos, New Mexico
How many languages did Chief Ouray speak?
5
Besides being a chief and negotiator for his tribe, what other responsibility did he have?
Interpreter
What was Chief Ouray's Nickname?
White man's friend
Was Ouray an only child?
no
Of which tribe was Ouray a chief?
Ute
What did the Utes think of Chief Ouray?
fierce battle plaine warrior
Where did the name Ouray come from?
In what tribes did he have roots?
Ute and Apache
Who was Chief Ouray’s wife?
Chipeta
Why did chief Ouray get into making treaties instead of battle?
He understood that the Utes would lose against the American government
What does the name 'Ouray' mean?
Arrow
How was Chief Ouray educated?
By Catholic Friars
How old was Chief Ouray when he entered Colorado?
18
Ouray explained to the Utes that they had to leave their land after they attacked and killed this man?
Nathan Meeker
Which war did Ouray witness that led to his belief that a war with the United States was unwinnable?
Mexican American War
Which family enslaved Ouray?
Martinez
Who was Chief Ouray's first wife?
Black Maria
When was Ouray designated Head Chief of the Ute by the United States Government
1868
Apart from Ute, Apache, English and Spanish, in which other language was Chief Ouray fluent?
Indian Sign Language.