S.S vocab.chap.4 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Borderlands
Areas of land on or near the boards between countries, colonies or regions.
Cash Crop
A crop that people grow to sell.
Colony
A land ruled by another country.
Hacienda
A large estate where cattle and sheep are raised.
Indentured servant
A person who agrees to work for another. person without pay for a certain amount of time.
Legislature
The lawmaking branch of a government.
Mission
A small religious settlement
Plantation
A large farm
Presidio
A large Spanish fortress.
Profit
The money left over after all coasts have been paid.
Raw Material
A resource that can be used to make a product.
Represent
To speak for someone.
Royal colony
A colony ruled directly by a monarchy.
Slavery
The practice of holding people against their will and making them work without pay.
Stock
Part ownership in a business.
