Which country primarily employed the encomienda system? portugal france spain england

the correct answer is C. Spain

Explanation

The Encomienda consisted of an assignment made by the crown of a certain amount of aborigines to a Spanish state also known as Encomendero, in compensation for the services provided. Thus, the Encomendero was responsible for the natives in charge, evangelized them, and benefited from the work performed by the natives.

During the first years of the Encomienda, there was no regulation or jurisdiction to guarantee the rights of the aborigines, which caused them to be exploited. However, the Laws of Burgos of 1512 established a series of guidelines for this and also, it became important to guarantee natives were not mistreated. Despide this, the abuses will continue to be perpetrated. So, the correct answer is C. Spain