Colonial Experience

data (p. 82) - information; facts

decrease (p. 72) - to make less; lessen

defray (p. 70) - to meet or cover the expenses of or pay for

deliberately (p. 72) - on purpose

demonstrably (p. 79) - clearly; in a manner that can be proved

demonstrate (p. 82) - show clearly; prove; to establish the truth of, for example by argument or reasoning

denizens (p. 77) - occupants; inhabitants; people who live in a place

denunciation (p. 77) - condemnation; denouncement; expression of strong disapproval [of]

depredations (p. 80) - acts of plundering, robbery, or ravaging

deserters (p. 78) - soldiers or sailors who ran away from duty or military service without permission and without intending to return

despaired (p. 78) - given up or lost hope

detached (p. 75) - isolated; unattached

devoted (p. 74) - dedicated; related to; spent discussing or covering

devotion (p. 73) - deep, steady loyalty; faithfulness; earnestness; dedication

dignitaries (p. 70) - people who held positions of honor within Native American tribes

dire (p. 79) - causing great fear or suffering; dreadful

disinterestedness (p. 72) - freedom from selfish motives; impartiality; fairness

disputes (p 72) - disagreements

doubly (p. 69) - twice as

drafted (p. 72) - used as a cover