The Great Mission Period & The Encomienda System

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Across
  1. 2. mayor administrator of a territorial unit in colonial New Spain.
  2. 4. a collection of buildings and an idea built around spreading the catholic faith.
  3. 6. government body during the Spanish period; the only body under Spanish rule in which citizens themselves could take part in politics.
  4. 8. a Spanish colonial policy that granted land rights, resources and the Indians living on it to Spanish soldiers as a reward for service.
  5. 9. a payment given to show respect.
  6. 10. religious manager of New Mexico during the Spanish period; in charge of all church matters.
Down
  1. 1. a "ditch-boss" or a manager of the acequia.
  2. 3. Spanish town that developed in New Mexico.
  3. 5. town council during the Spanish period; advised the governor and the Alcalde Mayor about matters of concern to the people.
  4. 7. a member of the town council.