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Culture (1) The way a group of people lives and understands the world; , its ideas , beliefs and values; traditions; religions; language; rules; gender roles; food; clothing; art music, dance, sports, and other ways of life
beliefs (2) strong opinions; ideas believed to be true
impact (3) to affect directly
values (4) ideas about what is important and how to live in a way that is good or right
customs (5) usual or accepted practices of a social group
prosperous (6) having wealth, success, or good fortune
thriving (7) doing well or being successful
homeland (8) one's native country or region
sustain (9) to provide with the basic necessities of life; to keep (something) going or existing
subsistence (10) up from below (definition of sub-)
descendants (11) down, away from (definition of de-
conflict (12) argument or fight between two opposing sides
treaty an agreement between two opposing sides; a document that explains the terms of the agreement
reservation an area of land given to Native Americans by the U.S government as payment for taking the land of their original homes. The government forced Native Americans to move to and live on reservations
plain words words that are clear and easy to understand
heed to pay attention to; to take notice of
truce an agreement by warring parties to stop fighting
grieved felt great sadness
surrender to give up; to give in to another's power or demands
poverty poor, not having enough property, money, or food
inadequate less than what is needed; not enough
betrayed mislead; failed to fulfill as in hopes, needs, or expectations
justice using the law to treat others fairly
misinterpretations badly or wrongly (definition of mis-)
liberty freedom to do or say what one thinks or feels
Created by: esimmers
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