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Unit 1 – Interactions North America, 1491–1607
Topic 1.5
How did the encomienda system primarily affect indigenous communities during early colonization?
It decreased indigenous resistance against colonization due to better living conditions.
It improved the economic condition of indigenous communities.
It led to widespread exploitation and death amongst native populations.
It led to a major cultural exchange between Spanish and natives.
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AP US History - 1.5 Labor, Slavery, and Caste in the Spanish Colonial System
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