Some words with the root "dign" meaning worthy include dignity, dignified, dignify, and dignitary. The root "dign" is derived from the Latin word "dignus," meaning worthy or appropriate.
Latin dignus, worthy.
Some words that use the root word for 'worthy' in Latin include "valor" (meaning worth or value), "valiant" (brave or courageous), and "valuable" (having worth or importance).
It failed because the gold miners invaded their lands in search of gold.