Land, mining, and improved transportation by rail brought settlers to the American West during the Gilded Age. New agricultural machinery allowed farmers to increase crop yields with less labor, but falling prices and rising expenses left them in debt.
The Romans Government became more democratic by the revolt of the plebeians. The patrician's strangle hold on power was broken and the plebeians gained rights.
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I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. The statement that would best describe the enconmienda system set up by the Spanish would be that a system that allowed officials to take care of Indians in exchange for labor, but often became enslavement. Hope this helps. Have a nice day.