How did the encomienda system impact the Indigenous peoples of the Americas?(1 point)

Responses

The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.

The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples but they were allowed to keep control of their native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples but they were allowed to keep control of their native lands.

The system led to the compassionate treatment of Indigenous peoples but also to the theft of their native lands.
The system led to the compassionate treatment of Indigenous peoples but also to the theft of their native lands.

The system had no negative effect on Indigenous peoples or their lands.

1 answer

The correct response is:

The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.

The encomienda system allowed Spanish colonizers to extract labor and tribute from Indigenous peoples, often resulting in severe exploitation, forced labor, and significant loss of land and autonomy for the Indigenous populations.