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Encomienda |
Land and Indians to oversee given to Spanish soldiers. In return the Indians paid tribute |
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Alcalde Mayor |
A position in Spanish colonial NM. Like a judge, he would mediate disputes |
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Cabildo |
Town council that would advise the governor about issues of the people |
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Tribute |
Payment by Indians to the Spanish. Like a tax, it was usually a bushel of corn and a blanket |
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Republica |
Pueblos were able to elect their own governors and form their own government |
