Iwas an enslaved african brought to america at about the age of 12. i became free and ran a boardinghouse in boston. here i held religious and social meetings for people of all races. a memoir recorded my achievements toward creating a more equal society. who am i?
a. chloe spear

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.