American Indian Issues lesson

Which supporting detail identifies the group of people Chief Joseph is addressing?

"I want the white people to understand my people."

Which of the following words and phrases contribute to Satanta's assertive tone?

I shall hide nothing from you Will not part with it

Read the passage and highlight details that support the central idea My friends, I have been asked to show you...

I want the white people to understand my people. I will tell you about our people. I will tell you in my way

Highlight words in this passage that provide clues to the tone I love the land...

Love Will not part I want you to understand well Write

What are the topics of Satanta's speech?

Opposition to moving to a reservation The conflict over Kiowa land

I love the land and the buffalo and will not part with it. I want you to understand well what I say. Write it on paper. -Satanta What is the speaker's tone in this excerpt?

Passionate and assertive

A long time ago this land belonged to our fathers; but when I go up the river I see camps of soldiers on its banks. These soldiers cut down my timber; they kill my buffalo; and when I see that, my heart feels like bursting. -"My Heart is Bursting," Satanta How does the author most likely want his readers to feel?

Saddened and sympathetic

Which of the following are central ideas that develop the topic?

The Kiowa tribe intends to stay on its land US soldiers threaten both Kiowa land and the tribe's way of life It is important to the Kiowa tribe to maintain their traditions and lifestyle

What are the central ideas of the speech?

The Nez Percé people are motivated by the desire to preserve cultural traditions. To reduce conflict, Americans need to correct their misunderstandings of American Indians. The Nez Percé people practice commonly recognized human values and morals.

Think about the message that Chief Joseph was trying to convey in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." What does this message tell you about the cultural values of the Nez Percé tribe?

The tribe values honesty, tradition, and respect for life.

What is the central idea of Chief Joseph's speech?

To reduce conflict, white Americans need to correct their misunderstandings of American Indians.

Use the central ideas you identified to write a brief summary of Chief Joseph's speech.

To reduce conflict, white Americans need to correct their misunderstandings of American Indians. Chief Joseph's speech explains the Nez Percés' values and desire to preserve tradition. The Nez Percé practive commonly recognized human values and morals. The speech reflects Chief Joseph's desire to make peace with white Americans.