Which of the following is a similarity between chattel slavery and the encomienda system?(1 point)

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Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by Spanish colonizers.
Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by Spanish colonizers.

Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found only in the southern American states.
Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found only in the southern American states.

Both took place only in specific places in the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by Spanish colonizers.
Both took place only in specific places in the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by Spanish colonizers.

Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by French colonizers.

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The correct response is:

Both took place throughout the Americas, although the encomienda system was found in places taken over by Spanish colonizers.

This statement accurately reflects the geographic and colonial context of both chattel slavery and the encomienda system. Chattel slavery was widespread across the Americas, while the encomienda system was primarily implemented in Spanish territories.