The question of the day is what is the Encomienda System?
The Encomienda system is a system used by the Spanish crown when they colonized the Americas to control Native American labour.
Another question when did it start and end?
The Encomienda System started in the 1500's and ended in 1542.
If it ended it 1542, why did it end?
The encomienda system ended because Bartholome de la Casas's work infuriated the readers in Spain and caused them to pass the new Laws in 1542.