Nez Perce tribe

Definition

The Nez Perce tribe was a Native American group that inhabited the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. They were known for their horse breeding and skilled warriors.

Related terms

Chief Joseph: He was the Native American leader who led the Nez Perce tribe during their resistance against displacement by white settlers.

Lewis and Clark Expedition: A famous exploration journey led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, which encountered and documented interactions with various Native American tribes including the Nez Perce.

Dawes Act: A law passed in 1887 that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by dividing tribal lands into individual allotments for Native Americans.