Answer with Explanation:
The "Encomienda System" was a system used by Spanish colonists whereby native laborers (like Native Americans) would pay tribute (tax) to the Spanish Encomendero. Tributes given were in the form of agricultural products, gold, metals and other goods. In exchange, the native laborers were given protection against opponent tribes by the Spanish Encomendero. They were also educated about religion, particularly the Catholic faith.
It was meant to be a peaceful and mutually beneficial relationship, but it led to abuse and slavery. The native Indians were given harder labor than before and the Spanish Encomendero became cruel to them.
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