European settlements 5th grade

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A sea route through North America connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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Northwest Passage

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A document given by the king granting permission to settle and govern a colony.

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Charter

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A person sent by the king to rule a colony.

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Viceroy

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The system that gave Spanish settlers the right to take land in America

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Encomienda

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Ranking people by race, wealth, or power

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Class system

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A religious teacher used to convince others to join their religion.

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Missionary

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A person who agrees to work without pay for passage to America.

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Indentured Servant

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Complete control over trade in a certain area.

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Monopoly

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The first lawmaking body in America started in Virginia.

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House of Burgesses

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Crops grown for payment

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Cash crop