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Flight of the Nez Perce

Flight of the Nez Perce. By: Molly L. Erin H. Jacob K. Tyler A. Reasons for Conflict. The Nez Perce refused moving to another Indian reservation in the U.S. eventually leading to armed conflict against the native group and the United States

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Flight of the Nez Perce

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  1. Flight of the Nez Perce By: Molly L. Erin H. Jacob K. Tyler A.

  2. Reasons for Conflict • The Nez Perce refused moving to another Indian reservation in the U.S. eventually leading to armed conflict against the native group and the United States • The Nez Perce also wouldn’t give up their traditional lands

  3. Important Figures • For the U.S., the commanders were Oliver O. Howard, John Gibbon, Nelson A. Miles, and Samuel D. Sturgis • Leaders for the Nez Perce were Chief Joseph, Looking Glass, White Bird, Ollokot, Toohoolhoolzote, Poker Joe, Red Echo, and Bald Head

  4. Details of Conflict • Fought between Nez Perce tribes and United States Army • From June to October 1877 • The United States Army was the victor • Occurred in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

  5. Details of Conflict • Around 275 casualties • U.S. had about 1500 soldiers and Nez Perce had about 250 soldiers • Chief Joseph surrendered on October 5, 1877 • After surrender, Nez Perce were sent to Kansas

  6. Impact on Relationship • The Nez Perce were hostile after the conflict because they were moved off of their homeland and sent to Indian reservations in present day Oklahoma and Kansas • On their way to Idaho, 20 Nez Perce warriors were enraged at the loss of their homeland and attacked nearby white settlements

  7. Impact on Western Settlement • In 1873 a federal order to remove white settlers and let the Nez Perce people remain in the Wallowa Valley made it appear that they might be successful in keeping their land • In 1877 the government decided to force the Nez Perce into the reservation in Idaho allowing the white settlers to stay on Nez Perce land

  8. Sources • http://www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/people/a_c/chiefjoseph.htm • http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1549.html • www.wikipedia.com • Google Images

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