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Ch. 2 Vocab. (SS)
Term | Definition |
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descendant | a person's children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and so on |
agriculture | the planting and growing of crops for food |
dugout canoe | a boat made by hollowing out a tree trunk |
shaman | a spiritual figure |
atlatl | a throwing stick |
treaty | an official agreement |
expedition | a journey made for a special purpose |
colony | a settlement ruled by another country |
provision | supplies |
fort | a military settlement surrounded by walls |
artisan | skilled workers |
fleet | a large group of ships sailing together |
merchants | people who make money buying and selling goods |
mission | a church and settlement where religion is taught |
convert | to change from one religion to another |
artifacts | objects made by people |
thatch | plant material, such as straw or palm leaves, that is used to make a roof |
friar | taught Catholic beliefs to the Native Americans |
sanctuary | a safe place |