Thunder Rolling in the Mountains chapter 17-19 flashcard

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Who are the two Nez Perce chiefs that remain alive in chapter 19?

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Chief Joseph and White Bird.

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What did Sound of Running Feet do with the pony instead of riding to Sitting Bull?

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She gave it to Young Joseph and a pregnant woman and sent them North instead.

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What does White Bird say when Chief Joseph decides to surrender?

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"Surrender if you wish. We will not stop you. We will take those who would rather die and strike out for the Old Lady's country."

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Why did the Nez Perce fight with renewed anger and ferocity at the beginning of chapter 19?

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Chief Joseph was treated poorly as a prisoner.

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Who asks to speak with Chief Joseph in chapter 18?

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Colonel Miles.

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What is the significance of Chief Joseph in the Nez Perce War?

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Chief Joseph was a leader who sought peace and negotiated for his people's rights.

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What does the term 'Nez Perce' refer to?

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A Native American tribe originally from the Pacific Northwest.

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What was the main conflict in chapters 17-19 of 'Thunder Rolling in the Mountains'?

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The struggle of the Nez Perce against U.S. military forces.

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What does the phrase 'strike out for the Old Lady's country' imply?

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It suggests a desire to return to ancestral lands or a place of refuge.

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How did the treatment of Chief Joseph as a prisoner affect the Nez Perce?

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It fueled their anger and determination to fight.