How did the Spanish operate the encomienda system?
A) Spanish conquerors had the right to expropriate land.
B) Spanish conquerors had the right to demand free labor from the natives.
C) Spanish conquerors were required to convert the natives to Christianity.
D) Spanish conquerors were allowed to keep half the gold and silver they mined.
E) Spanish conquerors were allowed to abuse natives with no government interference.
B
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Which dynasty followed the semi-legendary Xia dynasty?
What will be an ideal response?
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A) martial law. B) a blockade. C) a quarantine. D) economic sanctions.
Charles V did not build an administrative structure for his empire, but instead ruled each of his lands according to its own laws and customs.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)