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In 1877, Howard orders Nez Perce' to an Idaho reservation when violence occurs. Cheif Joseph leads about 700 men, women, and childrenon a 1400 mile journey. His 200 warriors held off Mile's 2000 soldiers until halted 40 miles short of Canada. Then they were sent to an Indian territory where many died of diseases. And finally in 1885, those who survived moved to a reservation in Washington territory.

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