The Republican party became strong in the South, in part because A millions of Southern African American men became voters. B the party did not require a loyalty oath in order to vote. ... During Reconstruction, most African American families in the South A moved to Southern cities, where they worked as skilled laborers.
The answer would be the Pilgrims. :) Sorry if wrong.
Answer:
C. convert the Native Americans to Christianity
Explanation:
The whole reason behind the encomienda system was the help spread Christianity.