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Question 1 • CMS 2026-2027 World History: Issues and Patterns CREDIT RECOVERY

When a nation conquers and settles another country for its own benefit, this practice is called

Answer
A
the mission system.
B
the encomienda system.
C
assimilation.
D
colonization.

Explanation

Colonization is the practice of conquering or settling another country or territory to benefit the conquering nation. The encomienda and mission systems were specific colonial institutions, while assimilation means adopting another culture’s customs.

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