Chief Joseph belonged the Nez Perce Tribe of the American Northwest.
Nez Perce
Nez Perce
Chief Joseph, leader of the Nez Perce tribe, is famous for his role in the Nez Perce War of 1877. He gained national attention for his eloquent speeches and his efforts to resist U.S. government encroachments on Native American lands. His famous surrender speech, where he declared, "I will fight no more forever," highlighted his deep commitment to peace and the plight of his people. Chief Joseph has since become a symbol of Native American resistance and the struggle for justice.
Nez perce
The Nez Perce tribe speak what's simply called the Nez Perce language. With only about 200 native speakers, it's considered an endangered language.
Chief Joseph
The Nez Perce are an Indian tribe that lived in North Central Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. They were chased out of their land by the U.S Army to the Canadian border then to the bear paw mountains where chief Joseph surrrendered. Then they were brought to a reservation in Oklahoma.
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.
Nez perce and chief Joseph
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.
The Nez Perce are a group of Native Americans that are from the Pacific Northwest. Fish were an important source of food for this group, as well as berries, nuts, and fruits.