Unknown Vocab- Indian Removal Act Flashcards

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proponent

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a person who argues in favor of something

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2
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haboring

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to hide

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3
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divested

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to deprive of

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4
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appease

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satisfy

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5
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subordinate

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of less importance

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6
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assimilation

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something that is taken in or included

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7
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squatting

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to settle on land without a title

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8
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sovereign

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supreme rank

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missionaries

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someone strongly in favor of a program

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10
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paternalistic

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authority knowing best

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11
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patronizing

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condescending manner

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12
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depredations

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the act of preying upon

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13
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emigrate

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to leave one’s region to settle in another

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14
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destitute

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deprived of

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15
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arson

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a law; to burn another’s house or property

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16
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onslaught

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a vigorous attack

17
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speculators

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someone who is engaged in financial contemplation

18
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allotment

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to divide or distribute