Chap 2: Section 1 Flashcards
Conquistador
Spanish soldier who conquered civilization
Presidio
A fort that protected settlers and they were used as trading ports (built by Spanish)
Hidalgos
Low-ranking Nobles
Encomienda
The labor system- very brutal and abusive
Hacienda
Ranches that cover thousands of acres
Vaquero
Someone who herded cows
Northwest Passage
The northern route through NA to the PacOcn, searched for by Martin Frobisher
Coureur de bois
The fur traders that lived with the Native Americans they traded with
Francisco Pizzaro
A Spanish army captain. He explored the west coast of South America
Popé
A Native American religious leader. He organized a revolt against the priests who beat Native Americans that didn’t listen to them about religion.
How did the fur trade contribute to the slow growth of New France?
It kept the French motivated. They gained allies, money, and resources
What system did the King of Spain use to govern the distant colonies?
Council of the Indies. These people helped the king indirectly rule his regions
Why did the various groups of Spaniards come to North America?
They came for money. They wanted to find gold, silver, and other minerals.
Highest class in New Spain:
Peninsulares (Spanish parents, born in Spain)
Middle class in New Spain:
Criollos (Spanish parents, born in colonies)
