Compare and contrast the relocations and outcomes for the navajo and nez perces.

The forced migration of the Navajo began in 1863. The crops and livestock of the Navajo were destroyed. The Navajo were forced to march in winter to a land void of living resources. The relocation of Nez Perces tribe began in 1877. The tribe was forces out of a valley and a 1600 mile running battle occurred. Members of the tribe totaled 750, and they out fought 2,000 well-equipped U. S. soldiers. The tribe was stopped just short of the Canadian border.