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The Nez Perce split into two groups in the mid-19th century, with one side accepting coerced relocation to a reservation and the other refusing to give up their fertile land in Washington and Oregon.
On October 5, 1877, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Nation surrendered to units of the U.S. Cavalry near Chinook in the north of what is now Montana. Before this surrender, the Nez Perce fought a cunning strategic retreat toward refuge in Canada from about 2,000 soldiers. This surrender, after fighting 13 battles and going about 1,700 miles toward Canada, marked the last great battle between the U.S. government and an Indian nation.
After surrendering, Chief Joseph stated his famous quote: "Hear me, my chiefs, I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever." The flight path is reproduced by the Nez Perce National Historic Trail. The annual Cypress Hills ride in June commemorates the Nez Perce people's crossing into Canada.http://wiki.answers.com/Q/l%20cite_note-12
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When did Nez Perce War happen?
Nez Perce War started when White men found out that Wallowa valley has tremendous open range for cattle. That area is where Native Americans lived.
What materials did the Nez Perce Indians use to make longhouses?
The Nez Perce used twigs, bark, logs, and thatch to build their longhouses
What are the colors of the nez perce tribe?
The Nez Perce colors were brown and green, because of Mother Earth, and her resources. I love apple pie!
Who was Toohoolhoolzote?
Toohoolhoolzote was a Nez Perce leader who fought in the Nez Perce War, after first advocating peace, and died at the Battle of Bear Paw.
What is the climate of Nez Perce?
The Nez Perce live throughout the current states of Washington and Oregon, so the climates for these states would be generally the same answer.
Who won the war against nez perce and shoshone?
nez perce
Who was the nez perce?
Joseph the Indian Chief was the Nez Perce leader.
What did the Nez Perce use the buffalo brain for?
How did the Nez perce you there brains
When was Nez Perce Idaho established?
Nez Perce Idaho was established in 1864.
Did Nez Perce travel?
The Nez Perce were nomadic, so yes they did travel.
What was the nez perce boys responsible for?
the Nez Perce boys were responsible for a lot of things like not beliving anything on websites that end in .com also for singing and for clening and for hiting
What does the Nez Perce tribe grow?
Nez Perce tribe grew corn and crops.
Who won the nez perce war against Nez Perce and USA?
united state
How were the Nez perce treated?
what type of clothing do the nez perce people most wear
What is nez perce known for?
the Nez Perce is known for PEACEFUL PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO HAVE A FEAST
When did the Nez Perce live?
The Nez Perce lived in what is now the Northwest of the US at the time the earliest European explorers got there. The Nez Perce are still alive today.
When was Nez Perce National Forest created?
Nez Perce National Forest was created in 1908.
