Which of these phrases describes colonists’ responsibilities in the encomienda system?Check all of the boxes that apply.

In the encomienda system, Spanish colonists received authority over American Indians in a designated area and could require them to provide labor or tribute. Colonists were also supposed to protect them and teach them Christianity. The system did not guarantee that American Indians could keep their own land, so B does not apply.

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