The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, Unit 1 Vocabulary

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act

UNIT ONE: History of the Act

Vocabulary Worksheet #1

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Provide a brief definition for each of the vocabulary words for this unit. The definition should apply to the sample sentence. Keep in mind that words can function as different parts of speech and have multiple meanings. Write a sentence using each of the vocabulary words.

1. aboriginal

2. cession

3. compensation

4. compromise

5. controversy

6. dispute

7. equitable

8. federation

9. indigenous

10. legislation

11. legitimate

12. lobbyists

13. occupancy

14. subsistence

15. title