4.2 - Forced Labor Systems: Encomienda and Alternatives
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What was the purpose of the encomienda system?
💡 Hint: Consider what settlers were promised in return for their rights.
What does the term 'mita' refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the labor demands it imposed on communities.
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What was the main purpose of the encomienda system?
💡 Hint: Think about the settlers' motivations.
True or False: The repartimiento system gave indigenous communities complete autonomy.
💡 Hint: Focus on the control exerted by colonial authorities.
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Analyze how the encomienda and mita systems contributed to the demographic changes in indigenous populations over time.
💡 Hint: Examine both the mortality rates and societal shifts.
Critically evaluate the ethical considerations of implementing African slavery following the declines in indigenous labor.
💡 Hint: Consider the legacy of colonization and its impacts on both African and indigenous communities.
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