Which of the following are true of the encomienda system? Select all that apply.


The Spanish crown adopted the indigenous Americans as "protected children" in return for promises of labor and tribute.


Indigenous Americans were placed under the protection of the Catholic missionaries as long as they learned and embraced the Catholic faith.


Colonists were assigned groups of indigenous Americans as legal slaves in return for tax revenues and promises of obedience.


The Spanish crown granted conquerors the right to employ or demand tribute from groups of indigenous Americans.