assumption - something taken for granted or accepted as true without proof
barbarian - a member of a group or people considered by those of another
nation or people to have a primitive civilization - often it implies a cruel
or fierce nature
capacity for - potential for, ability to do something
cartographer - maker of maps or charts
civilization - in general, the type of society or culture developed; often
means " 1. An advanced state of intellectual, cultural, and material
development in human society, marked by progress in the arts and sciences,
the extensive use of record-keeping, including writing, and the appearance
of complex political and social institutions." (dictionary.com)
conscienceless - without a sense of the moral (right & wrong) effects
of one's actions
contrary to - opposite to or opposed to
cultivate - to improve the land by plowing, fertilizing, etc.
defraud - to cheat or swindle (usually involves money)
discriminate - to tell the difference between to things; to make sensible/wise
decisions
dwell - to live in
embroiled - involved in an argument or hostile action
indigenous - originating or living "first" in an area or environment
inhabit - live in
laying up - storing, putting away for future use
obligations - responsibilities, duties; promise that you must follow because
of an agreement
perpetual - lasting for an unlimited time
perfidious - treacherous (stealing, for example, from a partner that is
motivated by greed)
preconception - an opinion formed before full understanding or knowledge
is gained; a prejudice
pound (£) - basic money of the Massachusetts Colony (like our dollar)
- 10£ in 1775 would be the equivalent of about $862.00 today.
reservation - "A tract of land set apart by the federal government
for a special purpose, especially one for the use of a Native American people."
(dictionary.com)
savage - wild, not civilized (from the Old French: "in the woods")
scalp - the skin (and hair) covering the top of our heads
scarcity - shortage, small supply
Sieur de Monts - a fur trading merchant who was given, by the King of France,
exclusive rights to establish French colonies in what is now Maine and Canada
(as well as to take as much fur as possible)
sovereignty - independence and self-government, freedom from external control
solemn - serious, "dignified and somber in manner or character and
committed to keeping promises" (dictionary.com)
submission - giving in to the power of another
treaty - "A formal agreement between two or more states, as in reference
to terms of peace or trade" (dictionary.com)
wampum - "Small cylindrical beads made from polished shells and fashioned
into strings or belts, formerly used by certain Native American peoples as
currency and jewelry or for ceremonial exchanges between groups" (dictionary.com)
wigwam - Native American dwelling - there were several types of wigwam
