Enabling: the Behavior of an Enabler. Enable has a number of senses, most of which are some variant on allowing someone (or something, such as enabling cookies on a computer) to do something.
The assertion of royal control over the Kingdom of New Spain and the initial Spanish conquerors took over a decade, with importance of the region meriting the creation of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. Established by Charles V in 1535, the first viceroy was Don Antonio de Mendoza.
How did the encomienda system benefit Spain? A. It forced American Indians to work on farms and in mines. B. It spread Christianity and Spanish culture among native peoples. C. It trained American Indians to ride horses and use Spanish weapons. D. It provided protective outposts to help defend Spanish holdings.