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The Encomienda System in New Spain by Naomi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides context on the Spanish conquest and colonization of Latin America. It discusses how the Spanish brought their feudal social system and imposed it on indigenous populations, dividing society into masters and servants. It also notes how pre-conquest Mexican society had been invaded and dominated by successive groups, making it more receptive to Spanish rule. The encomienda system established the personal relationship between Spaniards and indigenous people that became the basis of colon
- Author
- Naomi
- Language
- EN