How did the encomienda system impact the indigenous people of the Americas?

A. The system had no negative effects on indigenous peoples or their lands
B. They system led to the compassionate treatment of indigenous people but also to the theft of their native lands
C. The system led to the mistreatment of indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands
D. The system led to the mistreatment of indigenous peoples but they were allowed to keep control of their native lands

C. The system led to the mistreatment of indigenous peoples and the theft of their native lands.