Unit 03: Exploration and Early Colonization of Texas Vocabulary

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Conquistador

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A Spanish conqueror of the Americas

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Expedition

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A long journey by a group to explore or do battle

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Exploration

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Travel undertaken in order to discover new resources

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Viceroy

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Spanish official appointed to rule land claimed by Spain in the new world

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Mission

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A settlement in which to spread Christianity in an area

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Presidio

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A Spanish fort setup by Conquistadors to keep other countries out

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Colonization

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One country taking over another area to be used for their benefit

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Friar

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A catholic priest who belongs to a religious order

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Territorial Claim

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A territorial dispute is a disagreement over the possession/control of land between two or more territorial entities

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Missionary

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An individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion.