A region along the Rio Grande where the Pueblo society existed had been 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. ... As tribute levels increased and Pueblo population decreased, the Pueblo Indians became sick of enduring such suffering and overpower from the Spanish when they had problems of their own. ... Pueblos sha...

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