Need help with these questions:

18. Latin American society is marked by
a. large gaps between rich and poor
b. great equality of income
c. declining population growth
d. a growing middle class
D?

20. Under the encomienda system established in the colony of New Spain
a. the Spanish were forced to work on Indian farms and cattle ranches
b. low wages and constant debt forced most Indians to live like slaves
c. large estates were divided up among landless peasants
d. the Spanish king granted criollo labor and haciendas to the native Indians
Not sure about this one

Thanks
-MC

1. Both A and D are correct.

2. This article makes the answer very clear.

http://latin-american-colonization.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_encomienda_system_in_new_spain

Thanks for the article, but for number one i obviously can't circle two things so I'm just going to go with my answer

-MC

Is number 20 B?

Thanks
-MC

Right. 20. B

The problem in the first one is B is correct on very old texts. New texts would indicate a growing middle class exists, but overall,it is still very small outside Mexico City.

I don't think so

-MC

For question 18, Latin American society is marked by a. large gaps between rich and poor. This can be observed by looking at the economic disparity and income inequality in the region. To determine the answer, you could refer to reliable sources such as historical records, scholarly articles, or textbooks, specifically those discussing Latin American society and its characteristics.

For question 20, under the encomienda system established in the colony of New Spain, the answer would be b. low wages and constant debt forced most Indians to live like slaves. To confirm this answer, you can refer to historical sources regarding the encomienda system in New Spain, such as primary accounts by historians, documents from that time period, or academic articles on the topic.

Remember that understanding historical topics may require considering multiple perspectives and interpretations, so it is always advisable to cross-reference different sources to get a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.