Social Studies Unit 2 Lesson 3 Life in New Spain

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Who landed on the Florida peninsula in 1513?

Large farm with many workers who live on the land they work.

Person who teaches his or her religion to others who have different beliefs.

In 1528, who survived a ship-wreck of the coast of Texas with Esteban a African sailor who had been enslaved? After that they traveled for eight years together through what is now the Southwest region of the United States.

Who explored the American Southwest is 1540? Hint: He was sent to find cities including Cibola by the governor of Spain.

Who was a priest that spoke out against the mistreatment of the native peoples under the care of the church? He persuaded Spain to pass laws in 1542 saying that native peoples must be paid for their work.

Who became the first European to reach the Mississippi River in 1540?

Grant given by the King of Spain to wealthy settlers in New Spain. Gave settlers control of all the Native Americans living in an area of land.