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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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Who introduced the encomienda sistem to hispaniola?

The encomienda system was introduced to Hispaniola by the Spanish conquistador Nicolás de Ovando in the early 16th century. This system granted Spanish settlers the right to extract labor and tribute from the indigenous Taíno population in exchange for protection and Christianization. The encomienda system significantly contributed to the decline of the indigenous population due to harsh treatment and diseases.


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.