APFIVE Coercive Labor Systems in Spanish America
The implementation of coercive labor systems, such as the encomienda and repartimiento, in Spanish America best illustrates which of the following aspects of colonial rule?
A
It entrenched social hierarchies by favoring Europeans over indigenous populations and African slaves.
B
It promoted religious conversion to Christianity through strict administration by colonial authorities.
C
It fostered economic independence among natives by providing them with vocational training and exposure to market dynamics.
D
It ensured equal distribution of land ownership among settler and native populations for peaceful coexistence.