... overthrown by the Spanish settlers. Colonist established a pattern of violence and terror so as to scare the Pueblos into obedience. Spanish created a system called the encomienda system where Pueblo Indians would be required to pay tribute in the form of food, shelter, and other resources at the Spaniards requests. In addition to the encomienda system, the Spanish also ... enforced Christianity conversion, however, Pueblo tradition still remained strong in the face of Spanish's intense missionizing efforts and political domination. As tribute levels increased and Pueblo population decre...

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