How might Stephens's position have influenced his point of view?
He was hired by the trustees and could see
firsthand that their laws were not working.
He was the father of a malcontent leader and could
understand their frustrations.
He was a farmer and disagreed with the trustees'
plan to grow silk in the colony.
He worked for the trustees, and only wrote
positively about their economic policies.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.