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The Spanish system looked better in theory, because the encomendero was supposed to educate the encomiendas, convert them to Christianity (Catholicism), and not exercise any political power over them (as in telling them how to live).  In practice, however, there were no "checks and balances" preventing exploitation and abuse of power in working the Indians.

The Spanish system looked better in theory, because the encomendero was supposed to educate the encomiendas, convert them to Christianity (Catholicism), and not exercise any political power over them (as in telling them how to live).  In practice, however, there were no "checks and balances" preventing exploitation and abuse of power in working the Indians.

A "triangular trade" supposedly existed from 1640-1720. The three sides of the "triangle" were trade routes from West Africa to the New World America (the West Indies or the colonies), from there to Europe (England or continental Europe), and from there the boats presumably traveled back to West Africa to begin again.  The harshest part of this route was the taking of slaves, bound in chains from West Africa to the New World.  After the slaves disembarked, the New World would load goods onto the ships (such as raw molasses if the West Indies, or tobacco if Virginia) for transport to Europe.

The Massachusetts and Rhode Island colonies prohibited slavery there, but profited immensely from the slave trade their their own version of "triangular trade."  They sent surplus goods like flour and iron bars to African to purchase slaves, but rather than the slaves being shipped back to the New England colonies they were instead shipped to the West Indies.  They they were sold for molasses, sugar, and lots money, which were all shipped back to Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

== Other immigrants ==

== Other immigrants ==