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Spanish exploration and colonization of New Mexico

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Why did Spain expand into the America?

land, spread religion, and riches

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Spaniards who conquered vast areas of land.

conquistadors

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Columbus claim the land, wealth, and people of the Caribbean for this country.

Spain

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It describes the trade of plants, animals and goods between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Columbian Exchange

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Ancient civilization (1200-1521AD) that was located in what is present-day Mexico City.

Aztecs

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a Spanish colonial policy that granted land and the Native Americans living on it Spanish soldiers and colonists as a reward for service.

Encomienda

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Conqueror of the Aztecs

Hernan Cortez

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Killed more Native Americans than fighting against the Spanish.

Disease

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After the defeat of the Aztecs, it was a Spanish colony. Its capital was Mexico City.

New Spain

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Rumored seven cities of gold sought by Spanish explorers

Cibola

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He was a guide for a Spanish expedition in search for gold and was killed by the Zuni.

Esteban

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He led an expedition in search of gold and traveled through the present day states of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. He found none.

Coronado

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A long journey by a group to explore.

Expedition

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To turn or change your beliefs or way of thinking

Convert

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The road connected Mexico City to New Mexico.

El Camino Real

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