In what ways could the United States government be considered at fault for Chief Joseph’s War? Choose all that apply.

Question

(1 point)
Responses

failing to keep gold prospectors off Nez Perce lands
failing to keep gold prospectors off Nez Perce lands

making an alliance with the Crow
making an alliance with the Crow

taking back Nez Perce lands and opening it up for settlement
taking back Nez Perce lands and opening it up for settlement

allowing the Non-Treaties to move to Canada
allowing the Non-Treaties to move to Canada

killing Chief Joseph rather than allowing him to surrender

Answer 1

The best responses that demonstrate how the United States government could be considered at fault for Chief Joseph’s War include:

• failing to keep gold prospectors off Nez Perce lands
• taking back Nez Perce lands and opening it up for settlement
• allowing the Non-Treaties to move to Canada

These options highlight the failures and actions of the government that contributed to the conflict. The other options either do not directly relate to the government's faults or mischaracterize the events surrounding Chief Joseph's War.