What was Spain’s stated intention behind introducing the encomienda system in the New World?

To provide for the natives and spread Christianity

Explanation:

Encomienda introduced by Spanish in America during the colonizing. Spain stated that their intention behind introducing the system in the New World was to introduce Christianity. The purpose of the system was to enslave Native Americans and used them as a labour source. Native Indians force to work in mines. Spanish missionaries converted the native into catholic with no tolerant toward traditional practices. They also educate natives and taught farming methods.

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