The 'Encomienda' system supported the plantation-based labor where the Natives were used as slaves and they were to convert them to Christianity. Later this system was gradually replaced by African slaves.
The Europeans attempted to change Native American beliefs and worldviews on basic social issues such as religion, gender roles, family, and the relationship with the environment. This attempt at changes led to Native resistance and conflict. EX: Spanish Mission System
Spanish colonists initiated slavery to the Africans and With the rise of sugar cultivation as an export product, sparniards increasingly utilized enslaved Africans for labor on commercial plantations. in this case, the Spanish relation with Africans was just exploitation.
Answer is A. division of political power among branches of government because separation of powers including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
