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The word encomienda means "(those) entrusted" and was a labor system used for Spanish colonies, mainly in the New World. It meant that tribute and labor was expected of the indigenous native tribes by Spaniards who controlled their lands (which was still considered owned by the natives). In return, the natives were granted military protection, education, and teachings of the Christian faith. It was meant to benefit both Spaniard and native but it seems as though the Spaniards always got the upper hand.
The encomiendas followed the earlier Spanish practice of requiring service from Muslims and peasants following the Reconquista (reconquest of Spain from the Moors). In practice, they became little more than involuntary servitude.
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The encomienda system in Latin America was a result of?
Colonization and conquest by Spanish conquistadors during the Age of Exploration.
How was the encomienda system like slavery?
The encomienda system was similar to slavery in that it involved the forced labor of Indigenous people for the benefit of Spanish colonizers. Encomenderos were granted the right to extract labor and tribute from Indigenous communities, often under harsh conditions, resembling the exploitation seen in chattel slavery. While the encomienda system technically allowed for some rights and protections for Indigenous people, in practice, it often led to severe abuse and dehumanization, much like the experience of enslaved individuals.
How did the encomienda system work?
***What "were" the encomiendas? is what you meant to say, go back to preschool. They were concentration cmps that the Indians were sent to, to pick cotton and take "showers" in the gas chambers.
Which of the following statements about South America describes Spanish colonies but not Portuguese colonies?
The encomienda system was used throughout the colonial era.
Did Las Casas want to inform or persuade others?
Yes. He tried to persuade the Emperor Charles V to take steps against the excesses of slavery and encomienda (a form of forced servitude) that the native peoples of the Americas were made to suffer by the Spanish.
What was the spanish forced labor system?
the answer is encomienda. :D
How can encomienda be use in a sentence?
Encomienda can be used like this. Many of the Spanish settlers were granted Encomienda.
How do you use encomienda in a sentence?
The encomienda was a dependency relation system.
What is the type of encomienda owned by the King of Spain?
Wha is the type of encomienda owned by the king of Spain?
How do you pronounce encomienda?
In-co-ME-In-Da
What is the population of Arroyo de la Encomienda?
Arroyo de la Encomienda's population is 9,590.
How was the life of the Africans slaves in La Encomienda?
In practice, the difference between encomienda and slavery could be minimal.
What spanish system gave settlers the right to tax local native americians?
encomienda system
The Encomienda system required spanish colonists to do what?
The Encomienda system required Spanish colonists to care for the native people.
What encomienda system required spanish colonist to do?
The Encomienda system required Spanish colonists to care for the native people.
What word describes the right of settlers from Spain to demand taxes or labor from native Americans living on the land?
Encomienda
Who worked in the encomienda?
native Americans
