Purpose of the Spanish Encomienda System
Under the encomienda system enacted by Spain, what was the official role of a conquistador?
A
To enslave the assigned indigenous population and force them to construct new Spanish colonies.
B
To protect the assigned indigenous population and instruct them in the Catholic faith.
C
To claim all lands owned by the assigned indigenous population for the Spanish Crown.
D
To extract wealth from the assigned indigenous population to fund further Spanish expeditions.
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