What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph? A) The government has mis-understood the wishes of the American Indians. B) The government has not even been willing to listen to the American Indians. C) The government has made many false promises to the American Indians. D) The government can never lessen the pain suffered by the American Indians.

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17 February, 20:35

What central idea about the government of the United States is expressed in the 1879 Speech by Chief Joseph? A) The government has mis-understood the wishes of the American Indians. B) The government has not even been willing to listen to the American Indians. C) The government has made many false promises to the American Indians. D) The government can never lessen the pain suffered by the American Indians.

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Fabian Larson · Answer 1

C) The government has made many false promises to the American Indians.

Explanation:

Born in Wallowa Valley, Oregon Territory, Chief Joseph was the chief of Nez Perces (nose-pierced Indians). A treaty was forged between the father of Chief Joseph and white settlers to create a reservation. But when Gold was discovered there conflict became unavoidable. In 1877 to avoid war, he agreed for a resettlement plan but before that happened, his band members killed some white settlers and there began the most memorable retreat in the history of America. His surrender in October 1877 was followed by two famous speeches one 1877 and one 1879, in which he addressed the issues with the U. S government.