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The early period of colonization saw the appointment of a series of Viceroys, representing the Pelaxian crown's interests and exerting control over the local administration. Notable among these Viceroys were Hernán de Montemayor, who oversaw the establishment of the first slave fortresses on the island, and Isabella de la Vega, who implemented a system of encomiendas to organize and control indigenous labor. | The early period of colonization saw the appointment of a series of Viceroys, representing the Pelaxian crown's interests and exerting control over the local administration. Notable among these Viceroys were Hernán de Montemayor, who oversaw the establishment of the first slave fortresses on the island, and Isabella de la Vega, who implemented a system of encomiendas to organize and control indigenous labor. | ||
The establishment of the "encomienda" system allowed Pelaxian settlers to claim labor from the indigenous populations in exchange for nominal protection and religious education. This system, however, quickly transformed into a form of exploitation, as indigenous people were subjected to grueling labor conditions and abuse. Simultaneously, the island's plantation system thrived, with sugarcane, coffee and other cash crops cultivated on large estates by enslaved Alshari and indigenous laborers. | The establishment of the "encomienda" system allowed Pelaxian settlers to claim labor from the indigenous populations in exchange for nominal protection and religious education. This system, however, quickly transformed into a form of exploitation, as indigenous people were subjected to grueling labor conditions and abuse. Simultaneously,by the 1700's the island's plantation system thrived, with sugarcane, coffee and other cash crops cultivated on large estates by enslaved Alshari and indigenous laborers. | ||
One of the most distressing aspects of Puerto Negro's history was the creation of massive slave fortresses along the coast, where enslaved were held in captivity before being transported to various destinations across the Pelaxian territories. These fortresses, such as Fortaleza Negra and Fort San Miguel, stood as grim symbols of human suffering and exploitation. | One of the most distressing aspects of Puerto Negro's history was the creation of massive slave fortresses along the coast, where enslaved were held in captivity before being transported to various destinations across the Pelaxian territories. These fortresses, such as Fortaleza Negra and Fort San Miguel, stood as grim symbols of human suffering and exploitation. | ||