The graph shows the United States in the late 1800s. In the years leading up to the Spanish-American War, trade between the United States and Cuba

was on a steady rise before the conflict began.
was rising, but fell when unrest began in Cuba.
was in a steady decline before the conflict began.
was falling, but began to rise when Cuba rebelled.

Why might the spanish government have approved of the encomienda system? a the system allowed for fair treatment of all under it, leading to a happy and prosperous colony. b the system used natives as slaves which meant the government was able to maximize their profit of exported goods. c the system allowed for mostly profitable trade within the different colonies. d the system was a great example of how to successfully run a colony, making spain a world power.