The Encomienda system is established (jan 1, 1524 – jan 1, 0)
Description:
The encomienda system (a form of forced labour) was officially established in New Spain. It granted Spanish settlers the right to extract labour from Indigenous communities, which significantly contributed to the exploitation of native populations.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1524
jan 1, 0
~ 1 years