The homestead act of 1862, railroads, and fertile soil in the west caused a civil war between the east and west had no impact on the settler population forced settlers to partner with indians and create blended communities increased population size of settlers in the west

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.