Question

What was Spain’s stated intention behind introducing the encomienda system in the New World?



to introduce the natives to European farming methods



to provide for the natives and spread Christianity



to claim the native villages as Spanish territories



to fairly allocate native slaves to the Spanish settlers



to ensure that the natives remained economically dependent

Answer 1

http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/theconquestofperu/p/Spain-S-American-Colonies-And-The-Encomienda-System.htm


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Answer 2

thamk :)

Answer 3

thanks*

Answer 4

you are welcome