At the end of this lesson, you will engage in a discussion with your peers about the treatment of Native Americans by the Federal government around this time. Be as thoughtful in a discussion board conversation as you would be in real life. Sharing your own ideas and listening to the ideas of others can deepen your understanding of an event and help you look at a topic in a whole new way. Support your points with evidence and ask meaningful questions. chief joseph.

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Discussion about Chief Joseph and Native Americans

Hi everyone! I want to talk about how the government treated Native Americans, especially Chief Joseph and his people, the Nez Perce. Chief Joseph was a really brave leader. He tried to keep his tribe's land and way of life safe, but the government didn't listen to him.

In 1877, the U.S. government forced the Nez Perce to leave their land in Oregon. They wanted to move them to a different place in Idaho that wasn't their home. Chief Joseph said, “I will fight no more forever,” when he realized that his people would not win against the soldiers. This shows how sad and powerful the situation was.

I think it’s really important to understand why the government treated Native Americans like this. They wanted land to grow more farms and build towns, but they didn't respect the rights of the Native peoples. It’s kind of unfair, right?

I would love to hear what you all think! Do you believe the government should have treated Native Americans with more respect? What do you think Chief Joseph’s message is to us today? Let’s talk about it!


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