... the men that had defeated the Aztec. 5. Hacienda- The haciendas covered thousands of acres. 6. Vaquero- The vaqueros herded the cattle. 7. Northwest Passage- King Francis I sent Giovanni da Verrazano to map North America's coastline and to find the Northwest Passage. 8. Coureurs De Bois- Coureurs de bois were fur traders that lived among the Native American. 9. Puritan- Puritans were people who objected the ... the belief in a peaceful resolution. Reviewing Key Facts Identify- Francisco Pizarro- Francisco Pizarro was a Spanish army captain. John Cabot- John Cabot was an Italian navigator...

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... and Asia. The products demand raised the desire for commerce. European countries were mainly interested in spices from Asia. They had learned how to use spices and to conserve food during the winter. Thus, Christopher Columbus navigated west across the Atlantic Ocean, and he was looking for such a way. ... the Indies. In this period, Europeans would realize that he had found what they called the "New World." European countries promptly rushed to allege lands in the Americas. Spain was interested in the God, Gold, and Glory. Cortés was the first of Spain people exploring ... apprehended ...

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