Exploration and Conquest Terms

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Exploration

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Traveling through an unknown land to learn about it

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Contact

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When two or more groups meet for the first time

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Conquer

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A country or group of people take complete control over another group’s land

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Claim

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A demand for something believing it belongs to you

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Conquistadors

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Spanish explorers and soldiers who conquered and claimed large amounts of land for Spain in the Americas and gained wealth and glory for themselves.

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Mission

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A religious settlement

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Occupation

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When another country’s army enters and controls another country or land

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Viceroy

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A Spanish official who rules in the name of the king or queen

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Scouting Party

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A group of people sent out to search for something

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Draw It Out!

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Use drawings to visualize vocabulary terms like Expedition, Mission, Occupation, Viceroy, and Scouting Party.