The Spanish 'Encomienda' system was primarily designed to:
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Correct answer: Organize and exploit Native American labor for agriculture and mining
Under this system, the Spanish crown granted colonists the right to demand tribute and forced labor from Native Americans. In exchange, the 'encomenderos' were theoretically supposed to provide protection and instruction in the Catholic faith.
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