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In the encomienda, the Spanish crown granted a person a specified number of natives from a specific community, with the indigenous leaders in charge of mobilizing the assessed tribute and labor.
How did the encomienda system benefit Spain? A. It forced American Indians to work on farms and in mines. B. It spread Christianity and Spanish culture among native peoples. C. It trained American Indians to ride horses and use Spanish weapons. D. It provided protective outposts to help defend Spanish holdings.