Chapter 9
Heritage
(n.) an inheritance; a birthright
Plunder
(v.) to rob by force, especially during wartime; to seize wrongfully; (n.) property stolen by force
Eradicate
(v.) to root out, get rid of, destroy completely
Ambush
A surprise attack
Annuity
Annual payment of food and money that the government promise the Indians in return for their land
Harassment
Behaviour such as unwelcome comments, looks, jokes, suggestions or physical contact that causes stress or intimidation for staff
Farm Dakota
Dakota who adopted some white ways including farming like white farmers
Traditional Dakota
Dakota who wanted to maintain there culture and resist efforts to make them live like whites
Habitation
Home; place to live
Idleness
Inactivity
Credit system
Merchants often paid fishermen in New England based upon a:
Vengeance
Revenge
Agency
U.S field of government
Disband
dissolve; disperse; (of a group) break up and separate; Ex. The club has disbanded.
Misgivings
qualms
Stark
(adj.) harsh, unrelieved, desolate; (adv.) utterly