Question

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why did the government break its treaty with the nez perce?

a. gold was discovered on their land.

b. the nez perce were attacking settlers.

c. the nez perce wanted to move to canada.

d. chief joseph the younger was considered a dangerous leader.

Explanation:

To determine why the government broke its treaty with the Nez Perce, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Gold discoveries on Native American lands often led to government actions to acquire the land, including breaking treaties. This aligns with historical patterns (e.g., gold rushes and treaty violations).
• Option B: The Nez Perce were generally peaceful and not known for attacking settlers en masse to justify treaty breaking.
• Option C: The Nez Perce's desire to move to Canada was a response to the treaty breaking, not the cause.
• Option D: Chief Joseph was a leader seeking peace, and labeling him dangerous was not the primary reason for treaty violation.

Answer:

A. Gold was discovered on their land.