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Vocab S.S
Vocab word the definition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tribe | A group of people sharing common ancestry, culture, and language |
| Nation | A group of Native Americans united by common language and culture |
| Reservation | Land set aside by the government for Native Americans to live on |
| Territory | An area of land that a tribe controls or occupies |
| Confederacy | A union of tribes or groups joined together for a common purpose |
| Iroquois Confederacy | An alliance of six Native American nations (also called the Haudenosaunee) |
| Cherokee Nation | The largest tribe east of the Mississippi River |
| Apache | A nomadic tribe known for hunting and warrior skills |
| Seminole | A tribe that formed in Florida from mixed groups of Native Americans |
| Nomadic | Moving from place to place; not settling in one location |
| Settlement | A place where people establish a community to live |
| Dwelling | A building where people live; a home |
| Longhouse | A large communal home used by the Iroquois |
| Wickiup | A dome shaped dwelling used by the Apache |
| Teepee | A cone shaped tent used by nomadic tribes for shelter |
| Harvest | The Gathering of crops or food |
| Corn | A staple grain crop grown by many Native American tribes |
| Tobacco | A plant grown and used ceremony by many tribes |
| Ceremony | A formal ritual or celebration with special significance |
| Tradition | Customs and practices passed down through generations |
| Spiritual | Related to beliefs values and connection to nature and the sacred |
| Ancestor | A family member from earlier generations |
| Oral History | Stories and information passed down by word of mouth |
| Legend | A traditional story about a person place or event |
| Govern | To make and enforce rules and decisions |
| Ally | A group united with another for a common purpose |
| Conflict | A disagreement or battle between groups |
| Removal Act | A law forcing Native Americans to relocate (like the Trail of Tears) |
| Trail of Tears | Journey of the Cherokee to Oklahoma in 1838-1839 |
| Sovereignty | Right of a nation to govern itself independently |
| Treaty | A formal agreement between nations or groups |
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Everly P
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