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Native Americans
Chapter 9: Battle of the Little Bighorn
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conflict, n. | a war or a battle that is part of a larger war |
| reveille, n. | an early morning bugle or drum call signaling soldiers to report to duty |
| reckless, adj. | careless; acting without considering the consequences |
| ally, n. | supporter; a person or group who helps another person or group toward a common goal |
| chaos, n. | complete confusion or disorder |
| lifestyle, n. | the way a person or group of people lives |
| survive, v. | to live on or stay alive even through difficulties or dangers |
| ceremony, n. | a formal event done for a specific reason or occasion |
| immigrant, n. | someone who leaves his or her own country to live in another country |
| assimilate, v. | to become part of a society or culture |
| heritage, n. | the traditions and beliefs that are unique to a specific group and handed down from generation to generation |
| generation, n. | a group of people born in the same time period |
| landscape, n. | the area of land that you can see at one time |
| reservation, n. | a separate area of land in the United States set aside as a place for Native Americans to live |
| spiritual, adj. | relating to the soul, spirit, religion, or the sacred |