Vocabulary
What is the definition of truce
The stopping of hostilities or warfare
WHat cuased the Nez Perce war
Some indians killed 4 white men in revenge.
What act gave Indians a piece of property to live on
The Indian Homestead Act
What is the definition of sluaghter
The brutal or violent killing of people
How many men did Chief Joseph prepare
800
What act broke up Native American reservations
The Dawes Act
What is the definition of Fraud
dishonest or unlawful behavior
Where did the Nez Perce go while escaping the American army
Bear Paw Mountains
Where were Native children usually taken to after the Indian Wars
What is the definition of humane
being characterized by kindness, mercy, or compassion towards other people
What area did the Washington part of the Nez Perce live before gold was found there
Walla Walla
What year was the Dawes Act repealed
1934
What is the definition of encroach
to go beyond the limits; to tresspass
What were the last words of Chief Josephs surrender speech
I will fight no more forever
In what year did the Historical Court of Justice rule that the execution of Chief Leschi as unjust.
2004