I am learning specifically about Chief Joseph, chief of the Nez Perce tribe, because I want to learn about the relationship between the United States and Native Americans and how it has effected their lives and other tribes in order to understand how their lives have changed since having their land being invaded ( regarding culture, living location, economic system, language).
So, to get to the bottom of it all, my question is:
Is the United States to blame for the oppression of Native Americans, or is it both of their responsibilities?
I will answer this question by relating it to the differing opinions and stories on the battles between the Nez Perce and the US government.
EDITTED QUESTION:
Are people who were not native to the United States responsible for the oppression that Native Americans faced or was it because of communication error on both parts?
I'm a little confused about your question in that you seem to indicate that Native Americans might bear some responsibility for the oppression that they received. The question of why Native Americans are oppressed as well as what groups might have caused this to happen (i.e. farmers? settlers? Business people?, etc.) and why is an interesting one but the point about what kind of responsibility Native Americans themselves have needs a lot more clarity.
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