Encomienda System (jan 1, 1503 – jan 1, 1720)
Description:
A labor system developed by the Spanish Crown for Latin Americans. Under the encomienda system, Spanish conquistadores had to protect any Latin Americans under them, who in turn had to fulfill a quota of crops to give to the Spaniard.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1503
jan 1, 1720
~ 217 years