Chap 4 Lesson 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Colony
A
a land ruled by another country.
2
Q
Plantations
A
a large farm
3
Q
Slavery
A
the practice of holding people against their will and making them work without pay.
4
Q
Borderlands
A
areas of land on or near the borders between countries, colonies or regions.
5
Q
Presidios
A
a Spanish fort.
6
Q
Mission
A
a small religious settlement.
7
Q
Hacienda
A
a large estate or home where cattle & sheep are raised.
8
Q
Why did Spain set up colonies in North America?
A
to protect its lands and to govern the people there.
9
Q
What role did religion play in Spanish settlements?
A
The Spanish King wanted to convert Native Americans to Christianity.
