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

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

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

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

(Encomienda granted colonists the right to Indigenous labor and tribute, which resulted in widespread exploitation, abuse, and loss of land.)