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The encomienda was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish settlers, authorized by the Spanish crown in 1503. The system was first devised when the Spanish conquered the Moors in Spain.

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Encomienda system


The encomienda system was introduced to the Americas by?

Christopher Columbus.


Which group introduced the encomienda system to control the arawaks?

The Spanish were the group that introduced the encomienda system to control the Arawaks in the Caribbean. This system allowed Spanish colonizers to exploit indigenous labor for economic gain in the early colonial period.


In the encomienda system spanish colonist were expected to?

The Spanish used encomienda by demanding labor from native americans living on the land. The colonists enslaved the Native Americans.


What system gave spanish the right to collect taxes from native Americans?

encomienda


What system gave settlers the right to tax local native Americans?

the encomienda


Why was the encomienda introduced?

The encomienda system was introduced by the Spanish n the 1500s as a way to rule conquered peoples. Lords would receive labor and tribute. In exchange, the natives would get protection and education. An abused system, it resulted in virtual slavery for indigenous peoples.


What spanish system gave settlers the right to tax local Native Americans?

the encomienda


What spanish system gave settlers the right tax local native Americans?

the encomienda


Which system of labor did the spanish employ to persuade the native Americans to work their plantations in America?

encomienda


What problems were cause by the encomienda system?

The encomienda system in colonial Latin America was marked by numerous problems. Indigenous people were often subjected to forced labor, abuse, and exploitation by encomenderos. Many suffered from disease, death, and displacement due to the harsh working conditions. Additionally, the system contributed to the depopulation and decline of indigenous communities.


What was the spanish forced labor system?

the answer is encomienda. :D