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The Nez Perce War and Chief Joseph’s Surrender
Contributed by: Denton
  • 1. What year did the Nez Perce War begin?
A) 1877
B) 1890
C) 1885
D) 1865
  • 2. Who was the leader of the Nez Perce during the war?
A) Red Cloud
B) Sitting Bull
C) Geronimo
D) Chief Joseph
  • 3. How many miles did the Nez Perce travel during their retreat?
A) 500 miles
B) 800 miles
C) 1,170 miles
D) 2,000 miles
  • 4. When did Chief Joseph surrender?
A) September 30, 1877
B) October 5, 1877
C) November 1, 1877
D) August 15, 1877
  • 5. What was the famous quote by Chief Joseph at the time of his surrender?
A) "We shall overcome."
B) "This is not the end."
C) "I will fight no more forever."
D) "We are not afraid."
  • 6. What type of warfare did the Nez Perce primarily use?
A) Guerrilla tactics
B) Conventional warfare
C) Siege warfare
D) Naval tactics
  • 7. What was the name of Chief Joseph's band?
A) Oglala band
B) Hunkpapa band
C) Wallowa band
D) Lakota band
  • 8. What was the public reaction to Chief Joseph after his surrender?
A) Disdain and anger from citizens
B) Sympathy and admiration from many
C) Indifference from the government
D) Outrage against all Native Americans
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