History

History

Terms associated with the coming of the Spanish to Trinidad

Colonialism

gaining control over land in another country and exploiting the wealth of the country

Governor

was the ruler in the name of the King

Government

the system by which a state or community is governed

Economy

wealth and resources of a country

Encomienda

was a labour system implemented by the Spanish for the Indigenous Peoples

Mission

a specific task with which a person or group is charged

Assembly

A group of people gathered together in one place for common purpose

Cabildo

A type of town council