Riches of the Colonies (pgs. 53-56)

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Across
  1. 1. What was the first type of money to be recognized around the world?
  2. 2. Who captured Spanish ships and stole their treasures?
  3. 4. The name of the 1,500 mile trail from Santa Fe to New Mexico.
  4. 7. What did the Spanish make out of gold and silver?
  5. 9. Which area did Juan Ponce de Leon claim for Spain?
  6. 10. What is the oldest city in the U.S. that was settled by Europeans?
Down
  1. 1. Which people revolted against the Spanish and forced them out of the Rio Grande region? (Hint: Use the maps.)
  2. 3. Goods from Asia would cross this ocean to sail directly to the Americas.
  3. 5. What was the name of the area the French controlled? (Hint: use the maps.)
  4. 6. What does Santa Fe mean in English?
  5. 8. What resource was a major source of wealth for Spain?