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

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

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

The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous peoples and 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.

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

Briefly: encomiendas forced Indigenous people into unpaid labor and tribute under Spanish colonists, resulting in widespread abuse, population decline, and the seizure of native lands.