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Chapter 10 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| isthmus | narrow strip of land with water on either side connecting two large land areas |
| sinkholes | steep sided depressions that form when the roof of a cave collapses |
| conquistadores | spanish conquerors of foreign lands during the colonial era |
| haciendas | large spanish colonial estates usually owned by wealthy families but worked by many peasants |
| plaza | open space in towns in mexico and other spanish speaking countries often in front of a church |
| mestizos | people of mixed european and american indian ancestry |
| dictator | a leader who rules with almost absolute authority |
| cash crops | crops grown for sale in a market |
| maquiladoras | special factories in mexico owned mainly by american companies |