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Chapter 17
Beginnings of Our Global Age
Term | Definition |
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navigation | the science of planning and directing a ship's journey |
strait | a narrow strip of water that connects two bigger bodies of water |
conquistador | a Spanish conquerer |
viceroy | an official who governs land for the king or queen |
plantation | a large area of farmland |
encomienda | the Spanish system of forced physical labor |
abolish | to get rid of something |
colonist | a person who settles in a new place |
Mayflower Compact | the agreement made by the Pilgrims that set up a form of government for their new colony |