Chapter 7: The Fight for a Continent
Hacienda- large estates.
Presidio- military fort.
El Camino Real- the real road; it connected Mexico City and Santa Fe.
Pueblo Revolt- fighting led by the Pueblo against the Spanish in New Mexico.
Trading Post- place where French and Native Americans met to trade goods.
Tributary- stream or river that flows into a larger river.
King Philip’s War- war between the English and a Wampanoag leader named Metacom, known as King Philip.
Backcountry- rugged stretch of frontier land near the Appalachian Mountains.
French and Indian War- war between Britain and France over lands in North America.
Pontiac’s Rebellion- Ottawa’s fight against the British along the Ohio River valley and the Great Lakes.
Proclamation of 1763- official announcement stating that colonists were no longer allowed to settle on land west of the Appalachian Mountains.
How did the Spanish use the presidios they built in New Mexico? (essay)
Presidios protected their missions. The missions were built by the
religious leaders who tried to convert Native Americans to
Christianity.
What did the Spanish do after returning to New Mexico? (essay)
They continued to expand their lands. They moved into present-
day Texas and Arizona. They established new settlements that
they hoped would help them retain control over the Southwest.
What benefits resulted form the relationship of the French and the Native Americans in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region? (essay)
The French and the Native Americans traded goods, which was
beneficial for both groups. The French learned many useful life
skills from the Native Americans. They learned to build canoes
and make snowshoes, and the Native Americans told them about
the Mississippi River.
Why did the French settlement of New Orleans grow into a major American city? (essay)
New Orleans became a major city because of its location near the
mouth of the Mississippi River. The port is one of the busiest in
the United States.
How did Pontiac’s Rebellion affect colonists? (essay)
The Proclamation of 1763 was enacted. To attempt to halt
future Native American rebellions, it tried to stop settlers from
settling on land west of the Appalachian Mountains.