American Indian:
- Someone having a parent or grandparent who is an American Indian
- Anyone who feels that he or she is an Indian
- May or may not be a member of a tribe
Citizen:
- Member of a nation
European:
- Person from a country on the continent of Europe
Govern:
- Make rules for
Government:
- Group of people who makes rules for the nation
Nation:
- Large group of people in an area who are organized under one government
Native:
- Person born in a certain place or country
- If capitalized, refers to American Indian
Reservation:
- Land reserved for Indians
Sovereign:
- A nation that can govern itself
Treaty:
- An agreement between the U.S. government and an Indian tribe
Tribe:
- Sovereign Indian nation