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7314907247Three Sisters FarmingThe main agricultural crops of various Native American groups in North America: squash, maize (corn), and beans.0
7314916448Christopher ColumbusItalian navigator who is credited with "discovering" America for Spain, looking for a passage to India1
7314923292Hernan CortesConquistador who conquered the mighty Aztec Empire in present day Mexico; used superior weapons, disease, and Aztec enemies to help defeat the empire2
7314927743MestizosPeople of mixed Spanish and Mexican heritage, example of how the Spanish influenced a new culture in the "New World"3
7314932792Treaty of TordesillasSettled between Spain and Portugal, established Portugal's right to control Africa and Spain's control of the Americas4
7314938118ConquistadoresLooked to conquer the "New World" for Spain; searched for Gold, God, Glory5
7314943565AztecsDominate Empire in the Americas; led by Montezuma, they had a complete social system and advanced architecture including running water provided by aqueducts6
7314948950Pope's RebellionConflict between Spanish priests and Natives over forced conversion and torture; ended with the destruction of catholic churches and missions7

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