Santa Fe, New Mexico
Definition
Santa Fe is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded by Spanish colonists in 1610. It served as an important site for trade and cultural exchange between indigenous peoples and Europeans.
Analogy
Imagine Santa Fe as a bustling marketplace where different cultures meet - like eBay or Amazon today but with more face-to-face interaction!
Related terms
Pueblo Indians: Indigenous people of the Southwestern U.S., who share common agricultural, material, and religious practices.
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro (The Royal Road): A historic trade route linking Mexico City to northernmost New Spain including Santa Fe.
Spanish Missions: Religious outposts established by Catholic priests to spread Christianity among local natives.
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