Spanish Conquistadors and Missions Vocabulary

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Conquistador

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Spanish soldiers and explorers who conquered land in North and South America for Spain

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Expedition

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A journey made by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially usually exploration or conquest

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3 G's

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God, Gold, and Glory - the reasons for European exploration and colonization of the Americas

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Colony

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An area of land that is ruled by another country and settled by members of the ruling country,

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1519

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The year when Alonso Alvarez de Pineda explored and mapped the Texas coastline.

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Rancho

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A large farm or ranch (plot of land) devoted to raising livestock, such as cattle, to sell at market.

A Spanish ranch.

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New World

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The name given to the continents of North and South America by Europeans.

(Western hemisphere)

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Columbian Exchange

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The exchange of plants, animals, diseases, and technologies between the Americas and the rest of the world following Columbus' voyages.

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Mission

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A religious settlement established to convert Native Americans to Christianity.

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Presidio

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A Spanish military fort, often built near a mission.