Social Studies Flashcards
1
Q
A Spanish explorer who conquered large areas of North America and South America for Spain
A
Conquistador
2
Q
A story handed down over time
A
Legend
3
Q
A settlement ruled by a faraway country
A
Colony
4
Q
A person who lives in a colony
A
Colonist
5
Q
A journey with a special place in purpose
A
Expedition
6
Q
A person who is owned by another person and made to do work
A
Slave
7
Q
To act against
A
Resist
8
Q
An ocean current that flows from the Gulf of Mexico through the Straits of Florida and then north along the Atlantic coast of North America
A
Gulf Stream
9
Q
A fort
A
Presidio
10
Q
Lasting
A
Permanent
11
Q
A religious settlement
A
Mission
12
Q
A person who teaches his or her religion to others
A
Missionary
13
Q
The leader of a colony or a state
A
Governor
14
Q
An extra amount
A
Surplus
15
Q
An activity that someone does for others for pay
A
Service
