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He tried to make treaties with the government, but the government had a policy of not following the treaties they made with the Native Americans. The tide of white settlement into his tribal lands was just too great for him and his people to fight for very long. Read the book "Black Elk Speaks" for first hand accounts of this time.

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How did the mayflower compact protect people equally?

The Mayflower Compact protected people equally by establishing a system of self-government based on the consent of the governed. It helped ensure that decisions were made collectively and fairly, with all signatories having a say in the governance of the new colony. This allowed for a degree of equality in decision-making and representation among the settlers onboard the Mayflower.


What did chief Joseph do for his people after they were all relocated to a reservation?

Chief Joseph advocated for his people's rights by traveling to Washington, D.C. to speak with President Rutherford B. Hayes about the injustices they faced on the reservation. He also continued to plead for his people's return to their homeland in the Wallowa Valley. Additionally, Chief Joseph worked to improve the conditions on the reservation by promoting education and peaceful coexistence with the U.S. government.


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Did Chief Joseph walk in the trial of tears?

No, Chief Joseph was not involved in the Trail of Tears as that event took place in the 1830s, while Chief Joseph was a Nez Perce leader during the late 19th century. The Trail of Tears specifically refers to the forced removal of Native American tribes, primarily the Cherokee, from their lands to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma). Chief Joseph led his people in resisting forced relocation to a reservation in the 1870s.

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