What was the Encomienda system in the context of early American colonization?(1 point)

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A form of self-governance established by Spanish colonizers in the New World.
A form of self-governance established by Spanish colonizers in the New World.

An agreement between European powers to share resources and territory in the Americas.
An agreement between European powers to share resources and territory in the Americas.

A system of labor grants given to Spanish colonizers, allowing them to extract forced labor and tribute from indigenous peoples.
A system of labor grants given to Spanish colonizers, allowing them to extract forced labor and tribute from indigenous peoples.

A trade network used by indigenous tribes to exchange goods with European settlers.

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A system of labor grants given to Spanish colonizers, allowing them to extract forced labor and tribute from indigenous peoples.