Chief Joseph Overview

     Chief Joseph was born around 1840 in the Walloway Valley of Oregon. Joseph was the son of the Nez Perce tribe's own chief. His father had signed a treaty with the United States, giving them a portion of his tribes land for white settlement, which the younger Joseph did not agree with. When he became chief, he vowed to never give up anything from his tribe or move to a reservation so whites could move in on his land.
    For many years, the United States and the Nez Perce tribe agreed to be civil, until gold was found in the region that Chief Joesph's tribe was occupying. The US government wanted to move the Nez Perce tribe in an attempt to get ahold of the gold in Joesph's land, but Joseph would not give in.
    One night, white troops came close to the land of the Nez Perce and were killed by the tribe's natives, causing a conflict between them and whites. In hopes of being spared by white soldiers, the Nez Perce fled from their land, and ended up in Montana after thousands of miles of fighting off attacks. Unfortunately, from the long journey they rested only to wake up to attacks from American soldiers. Chief Joseph couldn't handle it anymore and surrendered, giving up all his land and being forced to move to the reservations in Oklahoma.

Racial Relations

What kind of impact might they have on the communities in which they took place?  What impact might they have on whites? on African Americans?
MSU Rocked by Racial Intimidation
1. Because of the unwelcoming  community, the intimidation only continued which seemed odd considering it had gained so much support to stop it. What's even worse, is prejudice and this kind of hatred didn't seem to be around as much anymore. It's cruel and it makes people, of all races, realize that racism hasn't died down.
2. It might make white people feel responsible for this happening, even if they had taken no part in it. It's concerning to think that people who are similar to you in one way are the complete opposite in another, and yet both can still be identified as the same. Which is why...
3. ...black people are probably scared of integrating with whites, because they might end up being stabbed in the back. By continuously being victims of hatred, they get tired of it and want to prevent it from happening in the future. The hope for a miracle or equality may not even be prevelant anymore because it seems too far out of reach. These kinds of issues only bring further attention to an issue that shouldn't even be one.

Which Image Describes "Huckleberry Finn"

This image represents all the crazy adventures that Huck and Jim endure on their journey towards freedom, from running for their lives to paddling down long rivers. Personally I think that Twain depicts Jim as a caricature. He exaggerates his illiteracy and his physical features. Along with that, his intelligence level seems that of a toddler. I am in disbelief that any person would be fooled so easily by a child. He may not have had an education, but  Jim is not stupid.

Which Jim fits better?

This picture shows Jim's caring side. He's hugging Huck and comforting him.

The image below contradicts Jim's strong side. Here he is portrayed as a coward and unwilling to protect, which I don't see in him.

Who is Jim?

To describe his beliefs? Actions? Feelings?
-compassionate
-imaginative
-interpretive (of what others say)
-caring
-fidelity
-naive
-gullible
-cautious

His appearance?
-black
-tall
-strong
-caring face

"Self-Reliance" - Emerson Photos

"Society never advances. It recedes as fast on one side as it gains on the other. It undergoes continual changes; it is barbarous, it is civilized, it is christianized, it is rich, it is scientific; but this change is not amelioration. For everything that is given, something is taken."