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Which European power established the encomienda system in the Americas? A.

Spain B. France C. England D.Italy

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i think that the answer is A
User Thor Correia
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The correct answer is A. Spain.
Encomienda is a Spanish word which represents a type of a labor system. It meant that when Spain conquered new territories, it could use the people it found there to work for it - these people would practically become the vassals for the Spanish monarch.
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