Words to Know
argument or fight between two opposing sides
conflict
ordinary words, words that are easy to understand
plain words
the way a particular group of people lived and understands the world
culture
an area of land given to Native Americans by the US government as a payment for taking the land of their original homes
one's native country or region
homeland
strong opinions; ideas believed to be true
beliefs
mislead; failed to fulfill as in hopes, needs, or expectations
betrayed
felt great sadness
grieved
effect on something, to make an impression on something or someone
impact
to give up; to give in to another's power or demands
surrender
doing well or successful
thriving
to pay attention to; to take notice of
those related to a person or animal or group of people or animals who lived in the past
descendants
an ending of armed conflict by mutual agreement of warring parties
truce
ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right
values
an agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement
treaty
usual or acceptable practices of a social group
customs
to provide with the basic necessities of life; to keep something going or existing
sustain
the state of being wealthy and successful
prosperity
that which supports life or continued operation
subsistence
poor, not having enough property, money, or food
poverty
less than what is needed; not enough
inadequate
established customs and activities in a society
institutions
having wealth, success, or good fortune
prosperous
gradually weakened and destroyed
undermined