vocabulary Flashcards
1
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Presidios
A
Built to house soldiers who protected settlers
2
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Missions
A
Were founded to convert and educate the native peoples in the Spanish culture and religion.
3
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Conquistadors
A
Helped to conquer and settle lands for Spain.
4
Q
Navigate
A
Direct or find a way to another location
5
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Privateer
A
A private ship that has lots of weapons
6
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Stockade
A
A wall meant to protect a city. For example, Fort St. Louis
7
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Province
A
A settlement/area of land that is like a state of another country but not attached to the country. Under the countries government
8
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Viceroy
A
Spain’s highest ranking official
