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