Answer:
The Nez Perces wanted peace, but the US government forced them into a conflict.
Explanation:
In the article, it says "Year after year we have been threatened, but no war was made upon my people until General Howard came to our country . . . ." it shows that the Nez Perces were peaceful until General Howard came and Howard is from the US government and known for the Indian War.
It first started with the Pearl Harbor Attack and was officially announced by Roosevelt in the Quarantine Speech.
Answer:
The Answer is (A) because that's the year he got murdered
