Age of Contact Unit 3 Vocabulary
Conquistador Soldier-explorers who helped conquer and settle vast lands for Spain.
Mission A religious settlement
Astute Being able to assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: shrewd, crafty
Offend To attack or injure
Loopholes An open space in a shelter through which fighters can shoot
Lodge a Native American dwelling
Viceroy An official who rules over a large territory or colony for the king or queen.
Parapet A low wall or earthen mound at the top of a trench for protection
Province A district of a colony or country; similar to a state
Privateer A privately owned ship outfitted with weapons
Stockade A crude fort
Navigate To find a way to pass over or along a body of water