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Nez Perce Treaties, Conflict, and Removal (1855–1885)

Nez Perce Treaties, Conflict, and Removal (1855–1885)

  1. Walla Walla treaty council opens

    Labels: Walla Walla, Columbia Plateau, Federal Commissioners
  2. Nez Perce treaty signed at Walla Walla

    Labels: Nez Perce, United States
  3. 1863 “Steal Treaty” signed

    Labels: 1863 Treaty, Lawyer leader, Treaty factions
  4. 1863 treaty proclaimed by U.S. president

    Labels: Presidential Proclamation, 1863 Treaty, United States
  5. Non-treaty Nez Perce cross Snake River

    Labels: Chief Joseph, Non-treaty Bands, Snake River
  6. Non-treaty bands meet at Tolo Lake

    Labels: Tolo Lake, Non-treaty Bands, Raids
  7. Battle of White Bird Canyon

    Labels: Battle of, Nez Perce, Idaho Territory
  8. Attack on Looking Glass camp

    Labels: Looking Glass, Attack on, Clearwater River
  9. Battle of the Clearwater

    Labels: Battle of, Oliver O, Nez Perce
  10. Battle of the Big Hole

    Labels: Battle of, Big Hole, Montana Territory
  11. Battle of Canyon Creek

    Labels: Battle of, Canyon Creek, U S
  12. Battle of Bear Paw begins

    Labels: Battle of, Nelson A, Bear Paw
  13. Chief Joseph surrenders at Bear Paw

    Labels: Chief Joseph, Surrender at, U S
  14. Survivors begin return to Northwest; division ordered

    Labels: Return to, Lapwai Reservation, Colville Reservation