The Spanish monarchy abolished the encomienda system because that system a)failed to produce sufficient wealth for Spain. b) promoted intermarriage between Spanish settlers and Native Americans. c) brutally exploited Native Americans. d) led to disputes among Spanish settlers in the Americas.

c) brutally exploited Native Americans.

Explanation:

The Spanish monarchy abolished the encomienda system because that system brutally exploited Native Americans.

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