Lesson 1
spanish conquerors
conquistadors
to develop or to be first to do something
pioneer
an English settler who sought religious freedom in the Americas in the 1600's
pilgrims
a place where people are protected from danger or trouble
haven
to take something away from
deprive
towns, were the centers for farming and trade
pueblos
is a agreement between nations to aid and protect one another
alliance
is the mistreatment or punishment of certain people because of their beliefs
Persecution
crops that were sold fro money on the market and not consumed by the farmers family
cash crop
living accommodations
quarters
forts were soldiers lived
presidios
is a legal document giving certain rights to a person or company
Charter
to come to a firm decision
resolve
one of the most despised religious groups in England
Quaker
belief that one race is superior to another
racism
were catholic priest live
missions
a waterway through or around North America
northwest passage
morally good behavior or character
virtue
a regular or average person
commoners
laws that controlled the lives of enslaved Africans
slave code
born in Spain, held the highest jobs gov't and church
Peninsular
a French colonist who lived in the lands beyond French settlements
coureurs de bois
a willingness to let others practice their own beliefs
Religious tolerance
a colony under the direct control of the English King or queen
royal colony
a plant used to make a valuable blue dye
indigo