barbarian manor 2. roof of straw villein 3. system of land ownership Visigoth 4. land of vassal lord 5. place to store grain feudalism 6. paid in products and services taxes 7. owned by noble thatched 8. worked for lord, had own thatched hut fief 9. provided protection, peace and security granary

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.