Encomienda system (1500-1600) (jan 1, 1550 – jan 1, 1600)
Description:
a Spanish labour system that rewarded conquerors with the labour of conquered non-Christian peoples. The labourers, in theory, were provided with benefits by the conquerors for whom they laboured, including military protection and education.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1550
jan 1, 1600
~ 50 years