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Spain Builds Empire
Spanish Exploration Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ally | Friend who will help in a fight |
| Encomienda | Large piece of land given by the King of Spain |
| Missionary | A person who teaches others about his/her religion |
| Convert | To change |
| Colony | A settlement far from the country that rules it |
| Conquest | The capture or taking of something by force |
| Society | A group of people forming a community |
| Colonist | Person who lives in a colony |
| Plantation | Large farm with many workers |
| Expedition | Journey made for a special purpose |
| Conquistador | Spanish conqueror |
| Columbian Exchange | The movement of disease, plants, and animals between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres |