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.

A. Forced american indians to work on farms and mines The encomienda system was a way for the Spanish Crown to maintain order and control over its colonies in the New World. Under this system,

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