Thunder Rolling in the Mountains (Module 1) Vocabulary

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SURRENDER

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give up, quit

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POVERTY

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being poor

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CUSTOMS

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usual practices or certain practices

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RESERVATION

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land set aside for Native Americans as payment for taking their original homes

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THRIVING

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doing well or successful

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Nez Perce

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A Native American tribe that lived in the Pacific Northwest.

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Chief Joseph

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A leader of the Nez Perce tribe known for his resistance against U.S. government policies.

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Native Americans

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Indigenous peoples of the United States.

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Reservation System

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A policy that designated specific areas for Native American tribes.

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Cultural Practices

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Traditions and customs that are passed down through generations.