| Term | Definition |
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expedition |
A journey made for a special purpose. |
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colony |
A settlement far away from the country that rules it. |
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Columbian exchange |
The movement of people, plants, animals, and germs in either direction across the Atlantic Ocean following the voyages of Columbus. |
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conquistador |
A name for the Spanish conquerors who first came to the Americas in the 1500s. |
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encomienda |
A very large piece of land that often included several Indian villages. |
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missionary |
A person who teaches his or her religion to others who have different beliefs. |