You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home. A few years more, and white men will be all around you. They have their eyes on this land. My son, never forget my dying words. This country holds your father’s body. Never sell the bones of your father and your mother.

Question

You must stop your ears whenever you are asked to sign a treaty selling your home. A few years more, and white men will be all around you. They have their eyes on this land. My son, never forget my dying words. This country holds your father’s body. Never sell the bones of your father and your mother.

—Nez Perce Chief Old Joseph, to his son Chief Joseph.

Question 3
Chief Joseph's father asked him to:(1 point)
Responses

Never sign a treaty selling his homeland.
Never sign a treaty selling his homeland.
Protect the lives of his people at all costs.

Answer 1

Never sell the bones of his father and mother.