Question

Write a paragraph explaining the encomienda system and the Spanish colonial class structure. create a diagram on the next page to show how these systems were organized.

Answer 1

So the encomienda was basically a system of slavery enabling. If the Spaniards were successful at colonizing, they would be given the permission to take a bunch of natives as labor force. They wouldn't have to care about them much and could exploit them as they see fit.
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