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Chief Joseph Fact-Matching Game

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Chief Joseph was a prominent leader of the Nez Perce tribe in the late 19th century, known for his resistance against the forced removal of his people from their ancestral lands. To honor his legacy, we have created a fact-matching game where players piece together important information fragments.

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  • Chief Joseph was born in 1840 as Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt in the Wallowa Valley of northeastern Oregon.
  • Chief Joseph was the chief of the Wallowa band of the Nez Perce Tribe.
  • He was known for his valiant efforts to lead his people in their resistance against the U.S. government's attempts to force them onto a reservation.
  • In 1877, Chief Joseph led his people on a 1,170-mile journey towards Canada in an attempt to seek refuge with the Sioux.
  • Despite their efforts, Chief Joseph and his band were eventually captured just 40 miles from the Canadian border.
  • Chief Joseph's famous surrender speech includes the line 'From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.'
  • He and his people were taken as prisoners of war and were held in Kansas and Oklahoma before being moved to the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state.
  • Chief Joseph died on September 21, 1904, on the Colville Indian Reservation.
  • Chief Joseph's efforts to resist the U.S. government's policies towards Native Americans have made him a symbol of Native American resistance and perseverance.
  • Chief Joseph's father, Tuekakas, also known as Old Joseph, was a respected Nez Perce chief who signed a treaty with the U.S. government in 1855.
  • Chief Joseph initially sought peace and cooperation with the U.S. government but was forced into conflict due to broken promises and mistreatment of his people.
  • During their journey towards Canada, Chief Joseph and his band fought several battles with U.S. troops, showcasing their bravery and determination.
  • Despite facing overwhelming odds, Chief Joseph's band managed to outmaneuver pursuing U.S. forces and hold them off in several engagements.
  • Chief Joseph's leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 earned him admiration and respect from both his own people and his adversaries.
  • After his surrender, Chief Joseph and his people were initially sent to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas before being transferred to a reservation in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma).
  • Chief Joseph's eloquent speeches and dignified demeanor during his captivity garnered attention and sympathy from the American public.
  • In 1885, Chief Joseph and his band were allowed to return to the Pacific Northwest and settled on the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state.
  • Chief Joseph continued to advocate for the rights and welfare of Native Americans throughout his life, speaking out against unjust policies and seeking justice for his people.
  • Chief Joseph's legacy as a courageous leader and eloquent spokesman for his people endures to this day, inspiring generations of Native Americans and others to uphold their traditions and fight for justice.

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