Vocabulary of Colonization
Spanish conquerors who claimed land and wealth by force.
What were conquistadors?
This African group conquered Spain in the early 700s and ruled for almost 800 years.
Who were the Moors?
The three main motivations for Spanish explorers were these.
What are God, Gold, and Glory
Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca was stranded and wandered through this region.
What is Texas?
In 1685, this Frenchman landed in Texas, challenging Spain.
Who was René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle?
The act of claiming and settling new lands in the name of Spain.
What is colonization?
In 1492, these two monarchs unified Spain and hired Columbus.
Who were King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella?
This conquistador conquered the Aztecs in 1519
Who was Hernán Cortés?
This man searched the American Southwest for legendary “cities of gold.”
Who was Francisco Vásquez de Coronado?
The shipwreck of this vessel from La Salle’s expedition was found in 1995.
What was La Belle?
Leaders appointed by the Spanish king to govern colonies.
What were viceroys?
Columbus first thought he had landed in this part of Asia.
What is India?
This conquistador conquered the Incas in 1532.
Who was Francisco Pizarro?
This explorer traveled from Florida through the Southeast, but died of disease.
Who was Hernando de Soto?
Spain abandoned northern lands like Texas because they failed to find this resource.
What is gold?
This word describes a journey undertaken for exploration or war.
What is an expedition?
The trade system started after Columbus’ voyages, linking Europe and the Americas.
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Spain’s colonization of the Americas aimed to spread this religion
What is Catholicism?
This explorer established New Mexico in the name of Spain.
Who was Juan de Oñate?
Spain called their colonies in Mexico and South America by this name.
What is New Spain?
The transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between Europe and the Americas.
What is the Columbian Exchange?
Columbus promised to receive this percentage of all profits from his voyages.
What is 10%?
These were large farms in the Americas that grew cash crops like sugar cane.
What were plantations?
Expeditions during this historical “era” marked European exploration and first encounters with American Indians.
What is the Age of Contact?
The rivalry between Spain and this European country influenced control of Texas.
What is France?