hey got it because when the US army started coming it was thunder to them and they were coming from over the mountain
At birth, Chief Joseph was given the name Hinmuuttu-yalatlat (sometimes rendered as Hinmaton-Yalaktit or Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt). The name means "Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain."
Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce tribe, was often referred to by several nicknames, including "Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain" in his native language. He was also known as "Joseph the Elder" to distinguish him from his father, who was also named Joseph. Additionally, he has been called "The Red Napoleon" due to his strategic leadership during the Nez Perce War.
More than likely you are refering to Chief (Young) Joseph - (Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, Hinmatóowyalahtq̓i - "Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain").
Rose white thunder, ernest white thunder.
Rose white thunder, ernest white thunder.
The white men called him Chief Joseph. His Native American name was Hin-mah-too-laht-ket, which means "Thunder Rolling in the Mountains."
Chief Joseph's tribal name was Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, which translates to "Thunder Rolling in the Mountain." He was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe and is best known for his resistance against the U.S. government's attempts to force his people onto reservations. His leadership during the Nez Perce War of 1877 is particularly notable for his efforts to protect his people's land and way of life.
His real name was Hin-mah-too-yah-laht-ket. Which means "Thunder Rolling in the Mountains."
There are two proper nouns: Chief Joseph and Nez Perce (names). Leader, name, thunder and mountains are nouns. The term "Native American" is a proper adjective, a compound form.
Chief Joseph
Chief Joseph the Younger
did chief joseph have a college education?