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Chapter 4 Part 1
Exploration and Colonization of Texas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| colony | A settlement of people who have moved to another country but are still ruled by their home country |
| conquistador | A conqueror, especially one of Spanish descent from the sixteenth century |
| expedition | A journey made for a special purpose |
| mission | A settlement where religion is taught |
| presidio | A Spanish military fort |
| slavery | The practice of owning people and forcing them to work without pay |
| vaquero | A Spanish cowboy |
| villa | A Spanish town |