Question

Which of these phrases describes colonists’ responsibilities in the encomienda system?
Check all of the boxes that apply.
A. They were given control over American Indians on their lands.

B. They allowed American Indians to keep their own land.

C. They were allowed to force American Indians to work.

D. They were expected to protect and teach American Indians.

Answer 1

Answer:

C and D

Explanation:

the encomienda system is basically feudalism. The Spanish people would take native poeoples and make them work their land. In return the native people who worked would get protection from the encomendero