Unit 7: Pocahontas Vocab

Powhatan

A Native American tribe and confederation of tribes in Virginia, of which Pocahontas was a member.

Tribe

A group of people who share a common culture, language, and way of life, often organized under a single leader or governing council.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring and controlling territory, typically for settlement and economic exploitation. European settlers in Pocahontas represent this concept.

Indigenous

Native to a particular region.

Heritage

The traditions, beliefs, and customs passed down from one generation to another, often associated with a culture or nationality.

Algonquian

A large group of Native American languages spoken by tribes along the eastern part of North America. The Powhatan tribe spoke one of these languages.

Confederation

A group of tribes or states that come together for mutual benefit, typically for defense or trade.

Diplomacy

The practice of managing relations between countries or groups, often through negotiation.

Wahunsenacawh

The real name of Powhatan, Pocahontas's father and leader of the Powhatan Confederacy. He is often depicted as a wise and strategic leader.

Colonists

The English people who settled in the New World, particularly the ones who established the Jamestown colony. In Pocahontas, they represent the European perspective.