How did the encomienda system impact the Indigenous
peoples of the Americas? (1 point)
The system led to the compassionate treatment of
Indigenous peoples but also to the theft of their
native lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous
peoples and the theft of their native lands.
The system had no negative effect on Indigenous
peoples or their lands.
The system led to the mistreatment of Indigenous
peoples but they were allowed to keep control of
their native lands.